A man who is a former teacher at Branson Cedar Ridge Elementary has been charged of sexual exploitation of a minor.
According to court documents reported by KY-3 News, Thomas Schembri is charged with a felony count in the case where he took inappropriate pictures of a 9-year-old girl from Christian County he was privately tutoring.
Branson Public Schools released a statement regarding the charges:
“The District is aware of this matter, but cannot comment on personnel matters, as they are confidential; however, we take these matters very seriously and have cooperated fully with Christian County law enforcement during their investigation, and have addressed the matter in accordance with Board Policy and the law. We have been given no reason to believe that any current or former students are connected to, have been impacted by, or are victims in any manner. Our priority is the safety and well-being of District students and staff, and we are committed to providing a safe and successful learning environment in Branson Public Schools.”
The Christian County Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation of this incident.
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