Former Oregon School Principal Suspended Over Charlie Kirk Comments Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Prison

A former Oregon school principal who was placed on administrative leave over comments surrounding the assassination of Charlie Kirk has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material.

Jeremy Peter Williams, 50, formerly the principal of Rainier Junior/Senior High School in Oregon, was sentenced on February 23, 2026, to 61 months in prison after pleading guilty to three counts of first-degree possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

Williams was arrested on September 16, 2025, in Washington state after authorities investigated reports involving the exchange of child sexual abuse material through online accounts.

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Investigators identified at least 31 files containing suspected child sexual abuse material on devices connected to Williams. According to court documents, some of the material involved extremely young children, including an infant approximately six months old.

What makes the case particularly notable is that Williams was already on paid administrative leave when he was arrested.

Rainier School District Superintendent Chad Holloway confirmed in September 2025 that Williams had been placed on leave because of comments he made surrounding the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Although reports have characterized Williams’ remarks as celebrating Kirk’s death, the school district did not publicly disclose his exact words.

Following his guilty plea, Williams was sentenced to five years and one month in prison. He must also serve three years of community supervision after his release and comply with sex offender registration requirements.

Authorities previously stated that none of the identified images involved students from Rainier schools.

The case has drawn renewed attention because of the circumstances surrounding Williams’ suspension and the serious criminal offenses uncovered shortly afterward.