Staff Reports
JISD Board Trustee Kevin Godfrey was arrested late Tuesday afternoon following the issuance of a Grand Jury Indictment late last week. Godfrey was charged with two counts of felony three, injury to a child.
The first indictment states “on or about the 18th day of April, 2020, …. intentionally or knowingly cause bodily injury to [1st child] by slapping [1st child] on back with the hand of the defendant and kicking [1st child] with the foot of the defendant.”
The second indictment states “on or about the 18th day of April, 2020, … intentionally or knowingly cause bodily injury to [2nd child] by striking [2nd child] on the head with the hand of the defendant.”
The names of the children have been withheld as they are minors and victims.
The indictment stems from an incident approximately 18 months ago. The case has been delayed due to COVID-19.
Godfrey is a current member of the Jefferson ISD School Board and former City of Jefferson Tourism Director.
According to Texas Penal Code §12.34, a Third Degree Felony carries a mandatory imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years; and in addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000, if convicted.
Godfrey was released Wednesday morning on $30,000 bond.
A trial date has not been set as of press time.
An indictment does not indicate guilt or innocence.