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Ex-Teachers Arrested for Student Misconduct, Investigation Launched

3/24/2025

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Teachers Face Arrest

Two former teachers face arrest for inappropriate conduct with a student, igniting investigations by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and NGA. The victim voiced relief, highlighting the school's failure to provide protection. As NGA pursues its investigation, the Wilkes County School District admitted they were blindsided by the news.

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Fortinberry Faces Charges

Brittany Fortinberry, a former substitute teacher from Martinsville, Indiana, is confronting 24 serious charges, including child molestation and sexual misconduct. Disturbing allegations detail her drugging students and coercing them into sexual acts. As the investigation, which began in August 2024, uncovers multiple victims, the community demands justice and accountability from the school district.

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Teachers Face Arrest

Two former teachers face arrest for inappropriate conduct with a student, igniting investigations by the Greene County Sheriff’s Office and NGA. The victim voiced relief, highlighting the school's failure to provide protection. As NGA pursues its investigation, the Wilkes County School District admitted they were blindsided by the news.

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