Principal Accused of Sexually Assaulting Student in 1988
Summary
The principal of a Phoenix Christian school, Anthony Oucharek, has been put on leave due to allegations of sexual assault from the late 1980s when he worked in Canada. These allegations came to light when a former student reported to the police in 2019, leading to legal actions being pursued now. The Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is reviewing hiring procedures after the discovery of a past arrest warrant.Key Facts
- Anthony Oucharek was placed on leave from his principal role at a Phoenix school.
- He is accused of sexual assault in Canada, which allegedly occurred between 1988 and 1990.
- The accusations were reported to police in 2019 by a former student.
- There is a warrant for Oucharek on charges of sexual assault and exploitation.
- Oucharek has not commented on whether he plans to return to Canada.
- The Arizona Conference of Seventh-day Adventists learned about the warrant and is reviewing how it was missed during hiring.
- Parents at the school were informed about the issue after media inquiries.
- Oucharek contested similar allegations in 2019 but continued to work within the church community.
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