A former editor for Jon & Kate Plus 8 has been charged with 10 counts of sex exploit of a minor, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.

William Blankinship, 56, was arrested on October 21 in North Carolina as part of the State Bureau Investigation sting known as “Operation Spyglass” -- where a total of 24 men were given felony charges for the possession and distribution of child pornography and/or sexual acts with a minor.

EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENT: Kate Plus 8 Editor Charged With Child Sex Crime

Speaking of minors, William’s resume boasts editorial credits on four of TLC’s top-rated family shows featuring children, including Jon & Kate Plus 8, Kate Plus 8, 17 Kids and Counting and Table for 12.