Matthew Schlegel, a 44-year-old third-grade math teacher at Severna Park Elementary School, has been arrested. He faces over 30 charges related to sexually abusing eight students, including second-degree assault and sex abuse of a minor. The alleged victims are current or former students, and the abuse reportedly occurred in the classroom. Charging documents indicate inappropriate touching under clothing, and witnesses reported seeing victims sitting on Schlegel’s lap during class. The allegations span from August 2022 to March 2024. Schlegel was removed from the school on March 15, 2024, following the initial allegation. Parents were initially not informed of the reason for his removal, but received more information in a school-wide email on April 7. Police searched Schlegel’s home and vehicle as part of the investigation.
Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing 8 Children
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