Former Sun Prairie West Dean Gets 18 Years in Federal Child Pornography Case
Prosecutors said he tried to contact a minor after his arrest, which the judge cited in imposing the maximum term.
Overview
- U.S. District Judge William Conley sentenced Robert Gilkey-Meisegeier to 18 years in federal prison after he pleaded guilty to producing child pornography under a deal that dismissed two other federal counts.
- Prosecutors told the court he used another inmate’s phone account to try to contact a minor after his arrest, and the judge pointed to that conduct in choosing the maximum allowed sentence.
- Court records say that while serving as dean of students at Sun Prairie West High School, he collected explicit photos from multiple students, messaged them outside school, bought them alcohol, and told them not to tell.
- A minor addressed the court and said he took advantage of her trust and left lasting harm, and she said she is receiving support through Safe Harbor.
- A separate Dane County case with 15 felony charges remains active, and he has pleaded not guilty with a court appearance set for June 1.