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Teacher Tried to 'Explore' 12-Year-Old's Body: Police

2026-02-09 News & Politics
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A New Mexico teacher's life fell apart after he was caught in a multi-agency sex sting operation, "Operation Overwatch." Stephen Phillips, a long-time PE teacher, communicated with an undercover officer he believed to be the father of a 12-year-old girl. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber has details on what Phillips revealed in shocking body camera footage. Grow your own audience today – go to https://www.opus.pro/sidebar for 1 week free plus 50% off the first 3 months of Opus Pro. Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Listen to Law&Crime's Sidebar Podcast on Apple & Spotify: Apple: https://apple.co/3wMgRgB Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3wITe7b Host: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: Head of Social Media and YouTube Operations - Vanessa Bein Head of Sales - Sam Goldberg Senior Producer - Savannah Williamson Senior Producer - Juliana Battaglia Technical Producer - Nick McGeough Video Editing - Michael Deininger, Christina O’Shea, Jay Cruz, Curtis Lee-Tai Hosang Guest Booking - Diane Kaye & Alyssa Fisher #NewMexico #Bodycam #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@Cooniez 2026-02-09

I'm losing track of how many "Teacher exploits underage student" headlines are coming across my feed.

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@ScottHarper-u4r 2026-02-09

Anyone that feels the need to say” I’m an outstanding person” more than likely isn’t.

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@maverickmayhem6368 2026-02-10

This isn't his first time, just his first time being caught

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@coudgeb 2026-02-10

He was so scared to get thrown to the wolves in jail but had no problem being the wolf to a child. DP.

382 11 replies
@LunaWolfWY 2026-02-09

What a dirt bag, his life lost would be a blessing to the safety of all young girls. He is a disgusting predator!

310 15 replies
@Swansong321 2026-02-10

I'm sorry..are we supposed to feel sorry for HIM?🙄typical manipulative creep

286 5 replies
@tamirenfisher702 2026-02-10

What’s scary is how many times this happens to children for real. I don’t believe this was his first time.

280 8 replies
@desiccatedcoconut3302 2026-02-10

Hundreds of parents "look up to" him? 0% chance parents think that about him

84 1 replies
@Danified1 2026-02-10

Teacher here! NO WAY is it this guy's first time. I make MISTAKES ALL THE TIME... like spilling coffee on my laptop or forgetting everyone's names. But I've never done THAT!

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