November 06, 2025
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Ex-Minneapolis teacher pleads in child-porn case

A former Minneapolis substitute teacher, identified as Palmer, pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and solicitation of a minor after an anti-child-porn vigilante’s sting that lured him to a park, where a child reportedly said, "That's my teacher." Palmer — who originally faced 14 counts — is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 3, 2025, and Minneapolis Public Schools issued a statement emphasizing student safety and reporting channels.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Former Minneapolis substitute teacher Aaron (last name Palmer) pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and solicitation of a minor.
  • Palmer originally faced 14 criminal counts.
  • The guilty plea followed a sting investigation and arrest; during the arrest at a park a child reportedly said, "That's my teacher."
  • A sentencing hearing is scheduled for the morning of Dec. 3, 2025.
  • Minneapolis Public Schools issued a statement emphasizing student safety and reminding the public of reporting channels.

📰 Sources (2)

Former Minneapolis substitute teacher pleads guilty to possession of child porn after sting
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Kilat.Fitzgerald@fox.com (Kilat Fitzgerald) November 06, 2025
New information:
  • Sentencing hearing is set for the morning of Dec. 3, 2025.
  • Article reiterates Palmer originally faced 14 counts and pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and solicitation of a minor.
  • Detail from arrest: a child at the park reportedly said, "That's my teacher."
  • Includes a statement from Minneapolis Public Schools emphasizing student safety and reporting channels.