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CBS News
24-05-2025
- CBS News
Former Bolingbrook, Illinois, teacher arrested for kissing, slapping 14-year-old student
A former Bolingbrook, Illinois, music teacher turned himself in to police on Saturday, after an arrest warrant was issued accusing him of kissing and slapping a student. Police said Brian Finn, 61, of Lockport, has been charged with two counts of battery, and was released on his own recognizance on Saturday. He is due in court on June 4 for a pretrial hearing. Detectives began investigating Finn on April 8, after receiving a report that he had "inappropriate communication" with a 14-year-old Valley View School District student. Police said an arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday, accusing Finn of kissing the student on the lips, and slapping the child's buttocks. At the time of the incident, Finn was a music teacher at Brooks Middle School in Bolingbrook, but was relieved of his duties on May 5, after an internal investigation by the school district. Two other school district employees were fired, but have not been charged with a crime. Police have not provided any details on their involvement in the case.
CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Arrest warrant for former Bolingbrook, Illinois teacher accused of inappropriate communication with student
An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Bolingbrook, Illinois, teacher who is accused of having inappropriate communication with a student. According to Bolingbrook police, they are seeking the arrest of Brian Finn, 61, of Lockport, for two counts of battery following an investigation that began in early April. Police responded to a report that Finn, who was a music teacher at Brooks Middle School at the time, had inappropriate communication with a 14-year-old Valley View School District student. Police said Finn was terminated from his role at the school on May 5, after an internal investigation. Two other Valley View School District employees were also relieved from their roles, but police said no charges were filed. Their involvement in this case was not reported by police. Finn has not been taken into custody. This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates.
