NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade
Jury convicts former Miami-Dade schools psychologist of child pornography charges
A jury found former Miami-Dade County Public Schools psychologist Dr. Robert Lee Turner guilty of eight criminal charges related to the possession and promotion of child sexual abuse material. The verdict follows an investigation triggered by an Instagram cyber-tip that led to the discovery of illicit videos on Turner's cell phone.
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The conviction concludes a criminal case involving a former employee of the Miami-Dade school system, with sentencing to be determined by a judge at a future date.
Key Facts
- Dr. Robert Lee Turner was found guilty of eight criminal charges.
- The charges involve the possession and promotion of child sexual abuse material.
- The investigation began following a cyber-tip from Instagram regarding a linked account.
- Police discovered videos on Turner's phone featuring minors aged 8 to 16.
- Some of the illicit material had been stored on the device for over two years.
- Investigators found online conversations where Turner described fantasies involving minors.
- The defense argued that Turner's phone had been hacked and his information stolen.
- The jury reached a verdict in approximately two hours.
- Turner was moved from house arrest into police custody following the verdict.
- A judge will determine the sentence at a future date.
Who's Mentioned
organizationInstagram“Platform that provided the cyber tip leading to the investigation.”personRobert Lee Turner“Former Miami-Dade schools psychologist convicted of child pornography charges.”organizationTelemundo 51“News outlet reporting the story.”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“Employer of the convicted individual.”