Gary Caplinger was a member of Allen, Texas, city council and was serving as Mayor pro tem when he resigned after being charged with possessing and intending to distribute child sexual abuse material. He pleaded guilty to two counts, possession and intent to distribute, for which he received five years each, plus ten years probation.
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April 21, 2022


