Jury Selection Begins in Former Teacher's Child Sex Abuse Trial

Jury selection begins in former teacher's child sex abuse trial

An Anne Arundel County teacher arrested a year ago on sex abuse charges is standing trial.

Glen Burnie man indicted on child sex abuse, pornography charges

A Glen Burnie man has been indicted on child sex abuse and child pornography charges. An indictment was filed Friday in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court charging Vernon Chaney, 63, with 12 felonies and misdemeanors, including child sex abuse, possession of child pornography and distribution of child pornography. Chaney is accused of sexually abusing a child between August and November 2024. He is also accused of possessing and distributing five…

Severna Park Elementary School teacher accused of sexually abusing 8 students to stand trial

Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, is charged in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court with sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault. He maintains his innocence.

For a number of years, the teacher is said to have had sexual relations with several young students and children he coached.

Shakeup at School in Glen Ridge After Claims of Harassment, Grooming

The principal and vice principal at a Glen Ridge elementary school where a family has accused a former teacher of sexually harassing and grooming a student will be out “until further notice,” according to the school district. The post Shakeup at School in Glen Ridge After Claims of Harassment, Grooming appeared first on Montclair Local.

Trial Begins for Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Students

The trial begins later this morning for a teacher accused of sexually abusing his students. Matthew Schlegel was charged last year with 55 counts of child sexual abuse and assault. The case centers around allegations from eight former third grade students at Severna Park Elementary School, with claims of abuse dating back to August 2022. According to court documents, Schlegel is accused of inappropriately touching students during class and in th…