Former Celina ISD Coach Caleb Elliot Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation Charges

Federal Indictment Against Caleb Elliot

• 👨‍🏫 Caleb Elliot, a former Celina ISD teacher and coach, has been indicted on eight federal charges of sexual exploitation of children.
• 🗓️ The indictment alleges that between April and October of this year, Elliot used the internet and personal digital devices to coerce minors into sexually explicit acts and record them.
• ⚖️ These new federal charges come after previous arrests for invasive visual recording, possession of child pornography, and sexual performance of a child.

Details of the Allegations

• 💔 Each of the first seven counts in the indictment involves a different minor, while the eighth count accuses Elliot of attempting to exploit another minor during the same period.
• 🏫 Two lawsuits have also been filed against Elliot, with one alleging an improper relationship with a student during the 2022-2023 school year and claims the district covered it up.

Legal Proceedings and Potential Penalties

• ⛓️ Each count carries a potential sentence of up to 30 years in prison.
• ⚠️ It is important to note that the indictment is not a conviction, and the case will proceed through the federal court system.