LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A former Catholic school teacher in Louisville could face up to 120 years in prison.
A federal grand jury returned an indictment on Wednesday charging Jordan Fautz, 39, with distribution and possession of child pornography.
According to the indictment, Fautz was charged with distribution of child pornography, distribution of obscene visual representation of child sexual abuse and possession of child pornography between March 31, 2022, and Feb. 2, 2024.
While working as a 7th and 8th grade religion teacher at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic School, Fautz distributed child sexual abuse materials to an undercover officer, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Kentucky. He was a part-time religion teacher and member of the maintenance staff at the parish for nine years.
Fautz was previously arrested on a criminal complaint and was ordered detained on Feb. 6. He remains in federal custody pending trial. The federal judge ultimately made the decision to keep him in custody because they still deem him a danger to society and to more students at that school.
If convicted, officials said he faces a minimum sentence of 5 years and a maximum sentence of 120 years in prison.
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A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the sentencing guidelines and other statutory factors.
There is no parole in the federal system. This case is being investigated by the FBI.
Fautz is scheduled to appear for an arraignment on Feb. 26.
If you believe your child is a possible victim in this case, or may have information then you can email the local FBI division by clicking here.
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