A former St. Lucie County teacher is facing federal charges for allegedly luring a student over the internet. Daniel Tyler Morgan, 30, of Jupiter, Florida, was arrested and charged with using the internet to persuade, induce, or entice a child to engage in prohibited sexual activity.
According to the indictment, Morgan, a history teacher at St. Lucie West Centennial High School, had been sending inappropriate messages to a minor student at the school for several months using a social media application. Many of the communications were sexual in nature.
The alleged incidents occurred on May 13, 2016, when a concerned citizen reported the inappropriate behavior to the St. Lucie County School District authorities. The subsequent law enforcement investigation revealed the extent of Morgan’s online communications with the student.
Morgan is no longer employed as a teacher with the school district. If convicted, he faces a statutory minimum 10-year sentence and a maximum of life in prison.
U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer commended the investigative efforts of ICE-HSI and the Port St. Lucie Police Department. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel E. Funk and Special Assistant United States Attorney Ryan Butler.
Morgan’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance in protecting our children from online predators. The full extent of the indictment and its related court documents can be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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