North Texas High School Band Director Arrested For Attempting To Meet Boy For Sex

The director of the Big Blue Band at North Mesquite High School has been arrested for online solicitation of a minor. Police say James Earl Cude thought he was meeting a 13-year-old boy at a restaurant, but it turned out to be an undercover agent. Cude had allegedly arranged the meeting at an online dating site. He’s been released after posting a $15,000 bond.