James “Monte” Montgomery was the mayor of Athens, Texas. He bragged that the reason he won was because he was the most conservative candidate. He was arrested in an internet sting for solicitation of a minor. He thought he was communicating with a minor child and showed up for a sexual encounter but was met by police. He pleaded guilty to sending obscene materials to a minor.
- InForney: PC Affidavit: Former Athens Mayor Monte Montgomery allegedly offered to pay 14-year-old for various sex acts over a year’s time
- Tyler Morning Telegraph: Athens mayor resigns after soliciting minors arrest
- KETK: Former Athens mayor pleads guilty to sending explicit messages to a minor
Harlingen, Texas · Sunday, June 06, 2021