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Math Teacher Arrested for Alleged Student Sexual Misconduct

6/10/2025

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Derrick Yarbrough, a math teacher and golf coach at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, GA, was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct involving a student, facing serious charges of sodomy and child molestation. Parents are outraged by the school's slow response, while the district prioritizes student safety, swiftly restricting Yarbrough's access to the campus.

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Derrick Yarbrough, a math teacher and golf coach at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, GA, was arrested for alleged sexual misconduct involving a student, facing serious charges of sodomy and child molestation. Parents are outraged by the school's slow response, while the district prioritizes student safety, swiftly restricting Yarbrough's access to the campus.