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Aug 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Former Hillsborough substitute teacher sentenced
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Joseph Prevatte, a former substitute teacher in Hillsborough County, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after entering an open plea in court Friday. Court filings say he added a student on Facebook in October 2024, sent sexually explicit messages, and arranged to meet her in his classroom before school at Lennard High School.
WHO: Joseph Prevatte; a student victim; Hillsborough County detectives; Lennard High School
WHAT: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexual misconduct with a student
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026
WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida (Lennard High School)
WHY: The sentence followed allegations that Prevatte messaged the student and arranged to meet her in his classroom before school, leading to sexual assault.
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