CHP accuses Stockton teacher of possessing 65,000-plus images

What CHP said

The California Highway Patrol said a teacher in Stockton was accused of having more than 65,000 images of child sexual abuse material. The allegation involves a large collection of illegal images and places a local educator at the center of a criminal investigation.

What the allegation means

An accusation is not a criminal conviction. The CHP’s statement describes what investigators allege the teacher possessed; guilt would have to be established through the court process.

The number cited by CHP is more than 65,000 images. The allegation concerns child sexual abuse material, a term used for images depicting the sexual abuse or exploitation of children.

What remains central

The case involves a Stockton teacher and an allegation made by the California Highway Patrol. The accusation’s legal status, any court proceedings and any school action are matters to follow as the case moves forward.