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Thomas J. Minar

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Thomas J. Minar is an American academic administrator who was the 16th president of Franklin College in Franklin, Indiana. In January 2020, he was arrested and charged with child sex crimes,[1][2] In March 2022, he was found guilty of child enticement and child pornography charges,[3] and in June he was sentenced to six years in prison.[4]

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  1. ^ Bell-Baltaci, Andy; Kritsch, Magen; Trares, Ryan (January 13, 2020). "Franklin College president fired following arrest". Daily Journal. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  2. ^ Gibbons, Sammy (18 March 2020). "Former Indiana college president faces 12 new charges in Door County child sex case". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
  3. ^ Greenberg, Susan H. (21 March 2022). "Former College President Guilty of Child Pornography Charges". Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved 21 March 2022.
  4. ^ Kerhin, Brian (7 June 2022). "Ex-college president sentenced to prison in Door County internet sex sting". fox11online.com. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
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Prior to American University

Prior to Franklin College

Prior to arrest while at Franklin College

Arrest and end of academic career

Court proceedings prior to conviction

Plea deal and conviction