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Wisconsin schools charge big money for teacher misconduct records

School districts want thousands of dollars to hand over public records on staff accused of sexual misconduct and grooming, a Cap Times investigation shows.

Danielle DuClos

Despite a detective saying he found “predatory grooming behaviors,” why a Minnesota band director wasn’t charged

She told police her band director groomed and sexually assaulted her in high school, but he was never charged. Senior investigative reporter Jennifer Mayerle digs into why and how a change in law could lead to more accountability in future cases.

Jennifer Mayerle

Man charged with attempting to sexual assault 2 women in Evanston and Rogers Park earlier this month

Evanston police said Yeison Diaz-Gomez, 21, was arrested on Monday and charged with felony attempted aggravated criminal sexual abuse and aggravated battery.

‘False and sensationalized’ | Lawyer for family of boy accused of sexual assault at Sallisaw elementary school denies claims

The lawyer's letter alleges that what happened was not sexual assault and that the boys were all friends.

Young woman comes forward to police to say she was groomed, sexually assaulted as a high school band student

She thought she was receiving extra attention as a high school student. She now says she realizes she was being groomed.

Jennifer Mayerle

Stopping sexual abuse in schools ‘is not rocket science,’ national advocate says

After a Cap Times investigation found 200 educators have been investigated for sexual misconduct, Jetta Bernier, executive director of the national group, Enough Abuse, told WPR's "Wisconsin Today" there are simple ways to reduce abuses.

Mackenzie Krumme

Hundreds of Wisconsin teacher sexual misconduct, grooming cases shielded from public

A Cap Times investigation found the state Department of Public Instruction investigated over 200 educators accused of sexual misconduct or grooming, information previously undisclosed.

Journal Sentinel

Mother alleges son was sexually assaulted on Sallisaw school grounds

“I dropped my son off Tuesday morning thinking, you know, he’s going to be safe,” Beth said. “His whole world is just changed in a matter of 48 hours.”

Gabriella Phelan,Reagan Wynn

Kaylee Broadway Arrested for Sexual Misconduct with Westville High School Student

Westville High School teacher Kaylee Broadway, 27, has been arrested on charges of grooming and sharing explicit materials with a student. Illinois attorney Erv Nevitt speaks about the legal actions families can take when a teacher is accused of misconduct involving a student.

Boiling Springs High School Teacher, Micah Lanford, Faces Eight Sexual Battery Charges in Student Abuse Case

A former Spartanburg County teacher, Micah Lanford, now faces eight counts of sexual battery involving a student. This article includes a detailed discussion with South Carolina attorney James Moore, who explains legal options for families impacted by teacher abuse, including civil claims.

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