Former Blaine school teacher pleads guilty to filming inappropriate video of a student

A former teacher at Jefferson Elementary School in Blaine has pleaded guilty to multiple charges after he reportedly filmed an inappropriate video of a third-grade student.

Jason Bassett pleaded guilty to five counts of interfering with the privacy of a minor on Wednesday. Court records show that Bassett, in exchange for his plea, will serve 30 days in jail. Upon release, Bassett will have a four-year stayed sentence of 334 days in jail.

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Bassett was arrested in June 2025 after his ex-wife contacted law enforcement. According to his ex-wife, Bassett accidentally sent a video to his daughters that showed him filming under the dress of a third-grade student.

When speaking to law enforcement, Bassett admitted he recorded the video, adding that he did so “for the thrill of it” and that he knew it was wrong.

Bassett was placed on administrative leave on June 4, when he was charged. The Anoka-Hennepin School Board voted to fire him on June 9.
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