PBC deputy superintendent was arrested in 1990 prostitution case Deputy Superintendent David Christiansen was arrested in 1990 on charges of committing a prostitution offense, an old case that came to light Friday, just days before a decision on whether he will become the next leader of Palm Beach County’s public school system. Court records indicate that Christiansen, now 49, was cited by police in December 1990 for violating an Orlando city ordinance prohibiting the “abetting” of prostitution. At the time of the December 1990 incident, Christiansen had just begun his educational career as a 22-year-old high school teacher in Orange County’s public schools, records show. Details about the case ... In an interview, Christiansen pointed out that the charges were quickly dropped. He declined to discuss details of the case but said the arrest was based on a misunderstanding. “This happened 28 years ago,” he said. “It was an incident where I was arrested and charges were immediately dropped. I’m pretty sure in America you’re innocent until proven guilty.” “I would hope the general public would understand that this is maybe an attempt to slur my name before the superintendency is determined,” he added. The incident does not show up on a standard statewide criminal background check, but officials familiar ... Continue reading... http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news...990-prostitution-case/jkP0ZgORTaM8EVHH0OhFfN/
