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Published: 2010-11-08 14:25:00
Updated: 2010-11-08 14:25:00

Posted: November 8, 2010

Former Wilson County principal acquitted on porn charges

Ronald Earl Barringer

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Wilson, N.C. — A jury has acquitted a for Wilson County principal of charges that he had child pornography.

Ronald Earl Barringer was charged in March with eight counts of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor after authorities found images showing underage girls engaged in sexual activity on his computer.

Barringer was the principal of Springfield Middle School.

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They never seem to showcase a person's innocence, as much as they blast what they portray as guilt. I wish the same efforts were made in the goal of getting his career back. Middle school principle/teenage girls, those two things alone are a life killer almost, much less his career. I hope he can get back on his feet soon. Good Luck Fella!!
gmuny33
November 9, 2010 2:25 p.m.
A man's life has been ruined. This is so sad...
Click to view my profile pirategirl12
November 8, 2010 7:30 p.m.
Notice how this is just a blurb about his innocence (or assumed innocence), but the original story was much more of a deal. Give us some info on why he was aquitted
bernietaft
November 8, 2010 7:20 p.m.
That's my line of thinking dj. He has already lost his job and his reputation is ruined. So now does he get his career back and a public apology?
Click to view my profile NCTeacher
November 8, 2010 7:07 p.m.
Not guilty still not going to get his career back...
Click to view my profile djofraleigh
November 8, 2010 6:48 p.m.
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