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Jared Fogle Plea Deal: Former Subway Pitchman To Plead Guilty In Child Sexual Abuse Case

Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle has agreed to plea guilty to charges of sex acts with female minors and child pornography. In Indianapolis, a federal judge has scheduled a change-of-plea and sentencing hearing for November 19. Fogle is currently released on home detention.

Fogle had once been an inspiring public figure for many Americans, particularly those who believed in weight loss. He was a pillar of hope for those who wished to overcome obesity without the burdens of sacrificing restaurant food. Fogle’s legacy may now be permanently jeopardized by his alleged payments to girls as young as 16 years of age who performed sex acts for him. According to Fox 8 Cleveland, the former director of Fogle’s charitable organization had allegedly given him child pornography as well.

ABC News reported, “A plea agreement says prosecutors won’t seek a sentence of more than 12 and a half years in prison and that Fogle won’t ask for less than five.”

A plea agreement says prosecutors won’t seek a sentence of more than 12 and a half years in prison and that Fogle won’t ask for less than five.

The official charges to which the resident of suburban Indianapolis will supposedly plea guilty are one count of traveling to perform illegal, paid sex acts with a minor and receipt and distribution of child pornography.

Years of secret recordings obtained by a partnership between the FBI and a casual friend of Fogle led to finally catching the Subway icon. Fogle would describe to his friend the types of young individuals to whom he was sexually attracted in graphic detail.

The search of Fogle’s home by Indiana state police took place last month, during which some electronic equipment was confiscated. Subway restaurants attempted to manage the negative impact the scenario could have on their public image by agreeing with Fogle that day to disband their relationship. This suspension was announced on Twitter on Tuesday.

A federal judge could technically issue a sentence of more than 12 years, but it is highly unlikely the sentence would reach 50 years as it could have if Fogle had gone to trial.

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