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Durand Teacher Faces Sexual Abuse ChargesReported by: Alex Shabad
Thursday, Oct 22, 2009 @09:01pm CDT
Just days after learning of the allegations, authorities arrested a Durand high school Spanish teacher, 23 year old Jennifer Bland.
Bland is accused of sexually abusing several male students and at least two of them on more then one occasion.
"We have four victims ages 14-17 all students in the Durand school system" says Winnebago county states attorney Joe Bruscato.
Some of the allegations date all the way back to April, others are as recent as this month.
The superintendent says the district has counseling services available for any students in need.
"The district will continue to protect and provide a safe healthy academic environment for its students and will take any necessary and appropriate action" says Superintendent Dr. Douglas DeSchepper.
Now, bland is being held on a 200,000 dollar bond and has been ordered to stay out of contact with anyone under 18.
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