Rad tech arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography
A radiologic technologist in Texas is facing charges related to child pornography, according to a news release from the Texas Board of Radiologic Technology.
On Feb. 12, David Jacob Bettsack—a technologist in Sugar Land, Texas—was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of materials depicting child pornography. On April 17, the Board suspended Bettsack’s license “after determining his continuation in the practice of medical radiologic technology poses a continuing threat to public welfare.”
In Texas, if a judge determines that an individual knowingly distributes, possesses, or produces child pornography, defendants can face up to $10,000 in fines per charge. These, alongside prison sentences between 2 and 10 years, are applicable even if a person has just been found to view explicit materials but has not been distributing them.
The tech was initially suspended without notice, effective immediately, but a release from the board indicates a temporary suspension hearing with notice “will be held as soon as practicable with 10 days' notice to Mr. Bettsack.”
The temporary suspension will remain in place until the board takes further action.
Bettsack, 46, was held on $100,000 bond, which he has posted. He is set to appear before a judge in Fort Bend County on April 28.
In addition to her background in journalism, Hannah also has patient-facing experience in clinical settings, having spent more than 12 years working as a registered rad tech. She began covering the medical imaging industry for Innovate Healthcare in 2021.