Teacher Sentenced for Online Communication with Minor

AG: Kentucky News Releases

Filed March 19th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that former Magoffin County Middle School teacher Jordan Cobb was sentenced to five years in prison for using Snapchat to send explicit messages to a 14-year-old student and later sending harassing communications. Cobb pleaded guilty to one count of Procuring the Use of Minor by Electronic Means and one count of Harassing Communications.

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What changed

The Kentucky Attorney General's Special Prosecutions Unit secured a five-year prison sentence for Jordan Cobb, a former Magoffin County Middle School teacher. Cobb pleaded guilty to Class D Felony Procuring the Use of Minor by Electronic Means and Class B Misdemeanor Harassing Communications for using Snapchat to send explicit images and messages to a 14-year-old student, and later sending threatening messages via Facebook. The sentence, which includes ineligibility for probation, will run concurrently with federal charges.

This case highlights the severe legal consequences for educators engaging in inappropriate online communication with minors. The sentence serves as a strong deterrent against such predatory behavior. Law enforcement and prosecutorial partners were commended for their work in bringing the perpetrator to justice. Cobb is scheduled for sentencing on June 5th.

What to do next

Review internal policies regarding electronic communication with students.
Ensure compliance with state and federal laws concerning child exploitation and harassment.
Report any suspected violations of law to appropriate authorities immediately.

Penalties

Five-year prison sentence, ineligible for probation.

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Attorney General Coleman Secures Prison Time for Former Magoffin County Middle School Teacher

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – Attorney General Russell Coleman announced today action from the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit will send a former Magoffin County Middle School teacher to prison.

On Thursday, Jordan Cobb, 32, pleaded guilty to one count of Procuring the Use of Minor by Electronic Means (Class D Felony) and one count of Harassing Communications (Class B Misdemeanor).

According to charges filed in Magoffin Circuit Court, in May 2023, Cobb used Snapchat to communicate with a 14-year-old student. He sent pictures of his genitalia and messages to the student, encouraging her to have sexual intercourse with him. A year later, he sent threatening messages to the same victim through Facebook.

Under the terms of Thursday’s plea agreement, Cobb agreed to a five-year sentence and will be ineligible for probation. The sentence will run concurrent with federal charges related to the same investigation.

Cobb’s photo is available here.

“It takes extraordinary courage for a young person to speak out—especially when it means standing up to someone in power. I commend this brave young woman and our law enforcement and prosecutor partners who worked to ensure this predator is behind bars,” said Attorney General Coleman.

Kentucky State Police investigated the case. Assistant Attorney General Ramsey Dallam prosecuted the case on behalf of the Commonwealth.

Cobb will be sentenced June 5th.