On December 14, 2023, the Hunt County Sheriff’s Office served three search warrants in 3200 block of Keri Lane, Greenville, TX in reference to child pornography. The Hunt County Sheriff’s Office, with the assistance of Greenville I.S.D. Police Department, Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers, arrested 54-year-old Corey Lance Bankston, who has been charged with multiple counts of Possession with Intention to Promote Child Pornography, more charges could be filed pending further investigation.
Bankston is a Greenville High School Robotics Coach and Teacher.
The Greenville ISD says they are cooperating fully with the investigation. The school district has placed Bankston on administrative leave.
Hunt County Sheriff Terry Jones states that “this type of offense will be handled swiftly with the utmost priority. I will not tolerate predators preying on any child. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, but if you are found guilty of this type of crime, there is not a long enough sentence that can be served.”
