Crowd wants consequences after Bensenville school staffer is accused of sex assault
BENSENVILLE, Ill. -- Leaders at Fenton High School in west suburban Bensenville were confronted Wednesday night by a former student who said she was the victim of a sexual assault by a staff member.Many frustrated parents also spoke up at a meeting of the Fenton Community High School District 100 board – saying it took too long for the employee to be fired, and they want more consequences.
'According to a leaked police report, the allegations date back to 2015 – and involve numerous students during their time at Fenton High School and after.'You swept this this under the rug for so many years,' said parent Gina S., 'and you kept this predator walking the hallway for so many years without taking action.'After nearly an hour of public comment, the former student – whom CBS 2 is not identifying – said she was a survivor.
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