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A former gymnastics and martial arts instructor from Alvin, Franklin Joseph Perkins, 42, was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.

Perkins pleaded guilty to receiving and possessing child pornography after a law enforcement investigation traced files to his online accounts.

During the sentencing, the court also heard testimony from a victim detailing sexual abuse and assault attempts while Perkins was her coach.

ALVIN, Texas - A former gymnastics and martial arts instructor from Alvin, Texas, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for receiving and possessing child pornography, U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced.

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