Former Subway pitchman Jared Fogle to plead guilty in child-sex case
Fogle, who rose to fame for his weight loss while eating Subway sandwiches and became the face of the brand for over 15 years, is expected to appear Wednesday morning in federal court in Indianapolis to enter his guilty plea.
Subway, owned by Doctor’s Associates Inc., severed ties with the 37-year-old earlier this summer following a raid of his home in suburban Indianapolis by federal authorities.
Fogle on Wednesday was charged with distribution and receipt of child pornography and travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, according to documents filed by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana.
The court filings included an agreement signed by Fogle, under which he will plead guilty to the two criminal counts and request a prison term of no shorter than five years. Prosecutors under the agreement can ask for a sentence of up to 12 1/2 years, according to court documents.
