40-Year Prison Term for Former School Board President Convicted of Child Exploitation
· Texas Border Business
Jerry James Svatek Jr., a 61-year-old former president of the Boling Independent School District Board of Trustees, has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for child pornography possession and sexual exploitation. He pleaded guilty on December 5, 2025, and was sentenced to 480 months, with terms running concurrently. The court highlighted the severity of his crimes, noting his exploitation of a family member. Svatek must also pay $78,500 in restitution and will be subject to lifetime supervised release, including restrictions on internet access and mandatory sex offender registration. His case was part of a broader initiative to combat child exploitation.
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