Teacher Fired After Child Abuse Charges | Louisville News

Shelby County Public Schools has fired teacher James Michael Powell, 41, after his arrest on child sex abuse material charges—caught sharing illegal images online. Kentucky State Police raided his home, seizing devices for forensic analysis, while district officials assure parents no students are involved and emphasize student safety remains their top priority. Powell faces four felony counts with possible prison terms up to ten years and is set for arraignment. The investigation, led by Kentucky’s Internet Crimes Against Children unit, is ongoing. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1725f57e62ae405b