Former Homer teacher pleads not guilty to rape
HOMER, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A former Cortland County teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a victim on several occasions.
On Tuesday, Paul Andre pleaded not guilty to four counts of rape in the first degree as well as four counts of criminal sexual act, as reported by WNBF News.
Andre was arrested in October 2024 following an investigation into a report of sex abuse allegations that had occurred between September 2006 and June 2008 at an undisclosed location in the Village of Homer as well as at an undisclosed location in the Town of Solon.
Cortland County man accused raping victim several times
During an investigation, it was determined Andre had allegedly subjected one victim to inappropriate sexual contact. As reported by WNBF News, the victim was allegedly one of Andre's students.
According to WNBF News, Andre was employed by the Homer Central School District until he resigned in September of 2024 for apparent 'retirement purposes.'
Andre is scheduled to appear in court on April 22. He will continue to be released on his own recognizance.
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