Case dismissed against former Klein ISD sub who was accused viewing inappropriate material in class

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A case has been dismissed against a former substitute teacher who was accused of "viewing inappropriate material on a personal device during class."

The video above is from the original report of when the case was still active.

Kenneth Hartley, who was a sub at Klein Oak High School, was charged with displaying harmful material to a minor and fired in January.

Court documents accused Hartley of "intentionally" displaying a video showing people engaged in "deviant sexual intercourse."

According to the district, students reported the situation to school administrators, and the substitute was immediately removed from the classroom.

Records show the case was dismissed because the state could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt, adding that it's subject to refiling.