Former Head of Jared Fogle Charity Reaches Plea Deal

The onetime director of Jared Fogle's charity has agreed to plead guilty to charges of child exploitation and distributing and receiving child pornography as part of a conspiracy with the former Subway pitchman, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Indianapolis said Tuesday.

The plea agreement with Russell Taylor, 43, a former head of the charity focusing on children's health, comes less than two weeks after his friend and once-celebrated face of the sandwich chain pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

"Protecting those who cannot protect themselves will always be a priority," U.S. Attorney Josh J. Minkler said in a statement.