Claverack, NY: Teacher Arrested for Sexual Contact with Student Claverack, NY (April 9, 2019) – On Monday, April 9
th, police arrested a substitute teacher and volleyball coach who worked with the Taconic Hills School District, according to authorities. 23-year-old Christopher MacArthur was arrested for engaging in a sexual relationship with a student at the school. Authorities stated that the arrest came after an investigation into sexual misconduct by MacArthur. He has been charged with felony criminal sex act in the third degree after it was revealed that he had been sexually involved with a student under 17 for several months. Police stated that MacArthur has since been arraigned and released on his own recognizance. He has been scheduled to appear in court on May 21
st, according to authorities. Anyone who may have any information on this case is being asked to call 518-828-3344.
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sexual abuse in New York, you may likely have substantial rights in terms of recovering compensation for the misconduct that you were wrongfully forced to endure. At Hach & Rose, we are devoted to holding abusers liable for their deplorable and repulsive actions. Above all else, our compassionate attorneys are dedicated to providing victims with the most knowledgeable and experienced representation possible. As members of the community, we are here for you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have at this time. If you have been the victim of sexual abuse in New York, please
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