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Former North Texas teacher indicted for lying to FBI about student messages

A grand jury indicted Landon Beck, a former Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher, on a federal charge of making false statements to the FBI. Prosecutors allege Beck sent students inappropriate images and discussed pornography, but denied the conduct during FBI interviews and blamed students with special needs.

Where
Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, North Texas
When
October 7, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

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Who's involved

  • Landon BeckFormer Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD teacher
  • U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of TexasProsecutor
  • FBI DallasInvestigator
  • Theodore V. Parran IIIAssistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting the case

The facts

  • Grand jury indicted Landon Beck on October 7 on a charge of making false statements to federal agents.2
  • Beck worked for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD in March 2023 when internal inquiry raised concerns about communications with students.2
  • Prosecutors allege Beck sent students images depicting sexual or bodily content through the school's messaging system.2
  • Beck allegedly denied sending inappropriate content during FBI interviews on July 9 and July 30.2
  • Beck faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted on the false statements charge.2
  • FBI's Dallas Field Office investigated with assistance from Carrollton Police and Texas Education Agency.2

Who said what

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  • Prosecutors Beck sent students images depicting adult men and cartoon male genitals through school messaging system.2
  • Prosecutors Beck discussed a pornography website with a student with special needs.2
  • Prosecutors Beck blamed students with special needs for originating inappropriate messages during FBI interviews.2

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  • FBI indicts former North Texas teacher for allegedly sending graphic texts to students, including special needs

    WFAA

  • Former CFBISD Teacher Indicted For Lying To FBI

    Dallas Express

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  1. FBI indicts former North Texas teacher for allegedly sending graphic texts to students, including special needs WFAA Not rated, October 23, 2026
  2. Former CFBISD Teacher Indicted For Lying To FBI Dallas Express Not rated, October 24, 2026

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