James Andrew Chang: University of Houston lecturer faces five child pornography charges

HOUSTON - The University of Houston has suspended a lecturer after he was charged with possessing child pornography.

James Andrew Chang, 35, faces five counts of felony possession of child pornography, according to the Harris County district clerk.

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According to court documents, Chung possessed digital images of young girls and boys under 18 engaging in sexual acts.

James Andrew Chung (Courtesy Harris County District Attorney's Office)

Chung was a lecturer in the mathematics department at the University of Houston.

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UH gave a statement saying:

The University of Houston is aware of the charges filed against James Chang and his employment as a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics has been suspended. Any further questions should be directed to the Houston Police Department or Harris County District Attorney’s Office.