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South Texas Substitute Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Child Exploitation

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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — A substitute teacher has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to 21 felony counts related to child sexual abuse material, according to the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office.
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Brownsville, Texas.- Leif Ericson Varnum pleaded guilty to 21 serious charges related to child sexual abuse and related offences, reported the Cameron County District Attorney's Office. The defendant received the following sentences, all to be served concurrently: Charge I: Possession of child pornography (over 500 visual images) – 30 years in prison. Charges II–IX (2–9): Possession of child pornography involving children under 10 – 20 years in …

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Telemundo McAllen (40) broke the news in on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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