Rodger Githens, a former university professor from West Sacramento, was convicted following a bench trial of attempted enticement of a minor and possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material. The trial was presided over by visiting U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake. The conviction addresses serious child exploitation offenses.
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Media Coverage · May 4, 2026
Rodger Githens, a 48-year-old former university professor from West Sacramento, was convicted of attempting to entice a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material. The conviction came after a bench trial before U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake. This conviction holds Githens accountable for his crimes.
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Former University Professor Convicted for Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
Media Coverage · May 04, 2026
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Former University Professor Convicted for Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses is an active criminal matter. The case is assigned to Jill A. Otake.
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On May 4, 2026, the docket recorded a media coverage: Rodger Githens, a 48-year-old former university professor from West Sacramento, was convicted of attempting to entice a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material. The conviction came after a bench trial before U.S. District Judge Jill A.
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Following a bench trial before visiting U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake, Rodger Githens, 48, of West Sacramento, was found guilty of attempted enticement of a minor and receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material.
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Rodger Githens, a 48-year-old former university professor from West Sacramento, was convicted of attempting to entice a minor and distributing child sexual abuse material. The conviction came after a bench trial before U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake. This conviction holds Githens accountable for his crimes.
Following a bench trial before visiting U.S. District Judge Jill A. Otake, Rodger Githens, 48, of West Sacramento, was found guilty of attempted enticement of a minor and receipt and …
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