From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
TUSCALOOSA COUNTY — A Northport man, who worked as a substitute teacher at Hewitt-Trussville Middle School, pleaded not guilty to five charges of possession of child pornography.
Justin Hrin Stegall, 23, signed the filing for a not guilty plea and waiver of arraignment, on Sept. 26, in the Circuit Court of Tuscaloosa County, according to court documents.
Stegall was arrested on May 23, 2019. He posted bond and was released on May 24.
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Justin Hrin Stegall
Court documents show an anonymous informant came forward with concerns the teacher had suspicious images of students on his phone. According to a court deposition, an investigator went to the home of Stegall and asked him about the allegations. The investigator said Stegall admitted to having a problem with child pornography. The investigator said Stegall said he had been watching child porn for years and he wanted help.
The attorney representing Stegall was not immediately available for comment.
