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He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway.

A local educator was fired due to allegations of sexually harassing students. Despite this, California allowed the individual to continue teaching. Further details on this incident are available from

By Holly McDede May 12, 2026 1 min read

He Was Fired for Sexually Harassing Students. California Allowed Him to Keep Teaching Anyway.

A local educator was fired due to allegations of sexually harassing students. Despite this, California allowed the individual to continue teaching. Further details on this incident are available from ProPublica, which initially reported on the matter, for readers seeking more information on the case and its outcome.

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