2 weeks Ago By Zara Woodcock,Hollie Beale
Renowned for his roles in ' Beverly Hills , 90210', actor William Schaub, who turned to teaching post- Hollywood spotlight, stands accused of grooming and sexually abusing a teenage student. The former star, now 56, is facing allegations of exchanging sexual messages with a young girl at Neuqua Valley High School in Chicago. The one-time feature of U.
S. sitcoms like ' Will and Grace ' and 'Alias,' Schaub served as an English teacher and aided the school's theatre department until he was placed on administrative leave. American Idol nepo baby cut from the show during Hollywood week Pedro Pascal slammed for defending Rachel Zegler during Snow White controversy Local news outlets have disclosed that police uncovered proof of suspect physical contact between him and the underage student.
Following an intercept near his La Grange residence on Thursday, Schaub was apprehended by authorities. With charges levelled against him, including one felony count each of aggravated criminal sexual assault, sexually abusing a minor, and grooming, the situation has escalated severely. Naperville Police Commander Rick Krakow informed NBC Chicago, “Our investigation has not led to any information that would lead us to believe there's another victim," noting, however, that they remain open to new information related to this case or others and encourage contact with Naperville's investigations division.
Amid these serious charges, Indian Prairie School District 204 responded vigorously, releasing a statement: "The Naperville Police Department has informed us that Neuqua Valley High School English teacher William Schaub was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to incidents involving a current student." DON'T MISS..
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"Schaub started teaching in District 204 in 2013 after successfully completing a criminal background check. "We will be providing services at school for any student who may need support. Student safety is always the district's top priority and the district is fully cooperating with the police in their investigation.
"We appreciate the collaboration of the Will County Child Advocacy Center, the Naperville Police Department, and the Will County State's Attorney's Office on this matter." The school district has confirmed its full cooperation with law enforcement following the surfacing of allegations against the actor-turned-educator. Schaub, who joined the school in 2013, has been put on administrative leave amidst the ongoing investigation.
Schaub's acting career includes roles in various television series such as In Living Colour, The Bold and the Beautiful, Pacific Blue, Sliders, and Crusade. His other acting credits include I'm with Her, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, So Downtown, The Mojo Cafe, Will and Grace, Seven Days of Grace, and The Young and the Restless..
