Kansas Teacher Sentenced for Online Solicitation of Florida Teen

Boca Raton, Florida, USA - In a troubling case that highlights the dangers lurking online, Alexander David Morris, a 35-year-old teacher from Overland Park, Kansas, has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison for soliciting a minor in Florida. Morris pleaded guilty to soliciting explicit content from a 14-year-old girl from Boca Raton through the Omegle video chat app. He posed as a teenager to exploit his victim, creating a disturbing narrative of manipulation and fear that will send ripples through the community.

Morris’s actions came to light months after the minor’s mother discovered graphic exchanges on her daughter’s phone and reported them to authorities. As investigators delved into the case, they traced an online username back to Morris, uncovering around 75 explicit images of the minor stored on his iPad, according to the Palm Beach Post.

Repeat Offender

This isn’t Morris’s first brush with the law. He faced similar charges in Kansas, where he was arrested in September 2022 on five counts of sexual exploitation of a child. After pleading guilty to two counts, he was sentenced to nearly three years in prison in November 2023. At a recent hearing on July 7, 2025, Judge Scott Suskauer ordered that Morris serve his Florida sentence concurrently with his prior Kansas sentence, considering 20 months of time served while awaiting extradition.

The reality of Morris’s transgressions is a sobering reminder of the risks children face online. With many predators like Morris operating under the guise of anonymity on platforms designed for interaction, parents need to be vigilant. As noted by Justia, predators often initiate contact with children through social media or games, tricking them into sharing personal information or explicit content.

Legislative Changes and Protection Efforts

In response to the growing concern over online exploitation, Florida has recently enacted new legislation aimed at protecting children. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a series of bills designed to crack down on child predators, including one specially addressing the emergence of deepfake technologies. Dubbed Brooke’s Law, this legislation mandates that social media platforms swiftly remove AI-generated sexual content that is produced without consent. Platforms now have until December 31 to create a process allowing victims to request removal of such materials within 48 hours, as reported by Islander News.

Additionally, the new laws increase penalties for crimes involving luring children, require convicted sexual predators to report any in-state travel, and impose mandatory sentences for repeat offenders. This legislative leap signals a robust response to a growing problem that has parents across the state on high alert.

As conversations about online safety gain momentum, it remains crucial for families to discuss the potentially perilous nature of online interactions. Children must be encouraged to recognize the red flags of predator behavior—like unsolicited gifts or secrecy about online activities—ensuring they have the tools necessary to navigate the digital world safely. With parents, educators, and lawmakers working together, there’s hope to shield the younger generation from the darker alleys of the internet.