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Sexual Assault Victims Sue Perry Schools Over Failure To Report Abuse

A federal lawsuit was filed Friday against the Perry school district and school board over failing to report child sex abuse by teacher's aide Arnold Cowen, according to the document.

Perry School Board Votes To Accept Resignations After Child Sex Scandal

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The Perry School Board has accepted the resignations of a former principal and a former teacher accused of failing to report child sex crimes.

Perry Teacher Pleads Not Guilty To Failing To Report Child Abuse

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Perry Upper Elementary School teacher Jeff Sullins made his first court appearance Thursday, pleading not guilty for failure to report child abuse in his classroom.

More Children Accuse Perry Teacher's Assistant Of Molestation

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More children have come forward accusing a Perry Elementary School teacher’s assistant of molestation, bringing the total number of victims to 24.

Perry Teacher's Assistant, Faculty Members Arrested In Child Molestation Scandal

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The arrest of a teacher's assistant in Perry has led to a shake-up throughout the district. Arnold Cowen, 85, is charged with 21 counts of child molestation and one count of possessing child pornography. Thursday, the principal at Perry Upper Elementary, Kenda Miller, as well as teacher Jeff Sullins were arrested for failing to report the abuse.