2 days Ago By Zara Woodcock, Connor McCrory
William Schaub , a former Beverly Hills 90210 actor turned teacher, has been charged with grooming and sexually abusing a teenage student. The 56 year old, who also had roles in US sitcoms Will and Grace and Alias, is accused of sending sexual messages to a female student at Neuqua Valley High School in Chicago . Schaub, who taught English and worked in the theatre department at the school, was placed on administrative leave following the allegations.
Local media reports suggest that police found evidence of inappropriate physical contact between him and the student. The actor was arrested near his home in the La Grange suburb of Chicago on Thursday. He faces charges of felony aggravated sexual assault, aggravated sexual abuse, and grooming.
Naperville Police Commander Rick Krakow told NBC Chicago: "Our investigation has not led to any information that would lead us to believe there's another victim. However, if anyone does have info about this case or any other similar, we encourage them to contact the Naperville investigations division." Indian Prairie School District 204 issued a statement regarding the incident, stating: "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.
" The school district stated: "School officials became aware of the allegations on March 7 after receiving an anonymous tip about inappropriate behaviour. "Upon receiving this information, District 204 immediately started an investigation, placed Schaub on administrative leave, and reported the allegations to the Naperville Police Department. "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 said they're cooperating with authorities since learning of the allegations against the actor-turned-teacher. Schaub, who has been at the school since 2013, is on administrative leave. Schaub has appeared in a number of shows, including In Living Colour, The Bold and the Beautiful, Pacific Blue, Sliders and Crusade.
He also had roles in 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. Click here to follow the Mirror US on Google News to stay up to date with all the latest news, sport and entertainment stories. DAILY NEWSLETTER: Sign up here to get the latest news and updates from the Mirror US straight to your inbox with our FREE newsletter.
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