Jared Fogle's wife, Katie Fogle, is filing for divorce from the now-ex-Subway pitchman, as he faces child pornography charges.
An attorney for Katie Fogle released a statement on Wednesday morning, on behalf of his client, announcing the news.
"Obviously, I am extremely shocked and disappointed by the recent developments involving Jared. I am in the process of seeking a dissolution of the marriage," the statement noted. "My focus is exclusively on the well-being of my children. Neither I nor my family will have any further comment on the matter. I appreciate respect for my family’s privacy during this difficult time."
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Jared Fogle was in court in Indianapolis on Wednesday, where he agreed to plead guilty to allegations that he paid for sex acts with minors and received child pornography which he knew had been secretly produced, according to The Associated Press.
Fogle's attorneys released the following statement to Access Hollywood on Wednesday regarding the plea:
“Jared Fogle is agreeing to plead guilty to the charges filed against him today. In doing so, Jared is accepting responsibility for what he has done. He is also volunteering to make restitution to those affected by his deplorable behavior. While Jared fully recognizes that such monetary contribution will not undo the harm he has caused, he is hopeful it will assist these individuals as they try to move forward with their lives. Jared also understands that he requires significant psychiatric medical treatment and counseling. He has already begun that process by being extensively examined by a world-renowned expert in sexual conditions in order to chart a course to recovery. It is Jared's intent and goal to become healthy again. Most importantly, Jared understands that he has hurt innocent people, vulnerable people, and his family. He has expressed remorse to me and to his loved ones, and will, when given the opportunity, express that remorse to this court and to the people he has harmed. His intent is to spend the rest of his life making amends.”
If the U.S. District Court accepts the plea deal, Fogle will pay $1.4 million in restitution, with each of the 14 minor victims receiving $100,000.
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The former Subway spokesperson will likely face between five and 12 1/2 years in prison, according to court documents.
The Fogle family also issued a separate statement on Wednesday.
“Our family is shocked and profoundly disappointed in Jared’s abhorrent criminal behavior and we are very concerned for the well-being of those affected by his conduct. At the same time, we are gratified that Jared is accepting responsibility for what he has done by agreeing to plea guilty to the charges filed today and by volunteering to make restitution to the victims. We are also gratified that he is seeking medical treatment. We hope that he will become healthy again and are confident that after he serves his sentence, he will continue to make amends. We look forward to the day that he rejoins our family and society," the statement from the family read.
"Our plan is to comfort each other and heal and we ask that the media respect our family’s privacy during this very difficult time," the statement concluded.
Fogle, who has two young children, will also be required to register as a sex offender and will undergo treatment.
Subway cut ties with Fogle in July. On Wednesday, the company issued a new statement on their Twitter page, labeling Fogle's actions as "inexcusable."
-- Access Hollywood Staff
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