Derek Bryan Peveto, 46, a former Southeast Texas teacher, has been named in a federal indictment charging him with production of child pornography. . According to the indictment, on June 26, 2026,
Peveto is alleged to have used a minor victim to engage in sexual explicit conduct resulting in the production of child pornography. If convicted, Peveto faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison.
According to the indictment, on June 13, 2026, Peveto is alleged to have used a minor victim to engage in sexually explicit conduct resulting in the production of child pornography.
If convicted, Peveto faces a minimum of 15 years in federal prison. This case is being investigated by the FBI and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Grove.
Peveto is facing multiple state charges in Jefferson and Hardin counties. Those charges include human trafficking. He is accused of driving a Hardin-Jefferson ISD student to the parking lots convenience stores and engaging in sex.
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