Former Sheriff's Deputy Accused of Luring Eight Children Into Producing Sexual Abuse Material, East Idaho News Reports

A former sheriff's deputy is accused of luring eight children into producing child sexual abuse material, East Idaho News reported this week. The outlet reported that the allegations include a demand made to one of the children involving a dog.

The account describes conduct that prosecutors say occurred while the accused held a sworn law enforcement position, a status that abuse-prevention advocates have long flagged as carrying unusual authority over young people. The allegations described in the reporting have not been proven in court unless and until a conviction is entered.

East Idaho News's full story contains the specific charges, the court proceedings to date, and the investigators' account of how the case came to light.