Kerner Schaubhut, 46, physical education (5th, 6th, 7th grardes) teacher at St. Rita Catholic School, Archdiocese of New Orleans, Harahan, Louisiana, "inappropriate behavior with young female students" Arrested St. Rita P.E. teacher accused of molestation: Harahan police Harahan police arrested a physical education teacher from St. Rita Catholic School in Harahan who is accused of inappropriate behavior with young female students. Kerner Schaubhut, who taught 5th, 6th and 7th graders in the upper school, was taken into custody Sunday (Nov. 4) and booked with molestation of a juvenile, prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and student and indecent behavior with a juvenile, according to Harahan Police Chief Tim Walker. Harahan police began investigating in September after students and parents came forward with concerns about some of Schaubhut’s behavior at the school, which includes Pre K-2 through seventh ... A parent with a student at St. Rita said her daughter spoke with school officials about Schaubhut on Sept. 14. The woman did not want to be identified by NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune. Detectives have identified three female victims, Walker said. He did not have much information about the allegations against Schaubhut except that he had been accused of rubbing against some of the victims while clothed. Molestation of a juvenile is defined by state law as a lewd or lascivious act performed on a juvenile by an adult through force, duress, menace, psychological intimidation or by the use of ... The unnamed St. Rita’s parent says that she and other parents have shared concerns about Schabhut, including allegations that he has acted inappropriately with the girls since his arrival at the school. Her child and others spoke of uncomfortable touches and inappropriate comments and requests. “There was a familiarity that was inappropriate, too close,” the woman said. The Archdiocese of New Orleans placed Schaubhut on administrative leave on October 3, according to Spokeswoman Sarah McDonald. “This was his first year at St. Rita,” said McDonald who noted that Schaubhut passed his state fingerprinting and background check. “We are not aware ... Statement from St. Rita Catholic School: November 6, 2018 Dear St. Rita Parents: We were informed by the Harahan Police Department that the upper school physical education coach Kerner Schabhut was arrested Sunday evening on the charges of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile, Prohibited Sexual Conduct Between an Educator and a Student, and Molestation of a Juvenile. The PE coach was placed on administrative leave on October 3, 2018 immediately following allegations brought to us by parents and the Harahan Police Department. The school has fully cooperated with the police investigation and will continue to cooperate and support the authorities as this issue moves through the legal process. We pledge to keep you informed of developments as we can. As this is an ongoing police investigation, there is little detail we can share. If you have any information that you think is pertinent to the investigation we highly encourage you to contact the Harahan Police Department at (504) 737-9763. At St. Rita, our top priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment for your children. Any allegations of misconduct will be investigated thoroughly and acts of impropriety will not be tolerated. Please join us in prayer for the families directly affected by this issue and for our entire St. Rita Parish and School community. Yours in Christ, Fr. Steven Bruno Mrs. Miriam Daniel Pastor, St. Rita Parish Principal, St. Rita Catholic School Continue reading... https://www.nola.com/crime/2018/11/...er-accused-of-molestation-harahan-police.html
St. Rita School P.E. teacher charged with molesting student A teacher at the St. Rita School in Harahan was arrested for molesting a student. The teacher, 46-year-old Kerner Schaubhut, was the physical education teacher at the school. He was arrested in Gretna. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said charges include indecent behavior with a juvenile, prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student and molestation of a juvenile. Officials said further information will be released at a later time pending the outcome of the investigation. Continue reading... https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-rita-school-pe-teacher-charged-with-molesting-student/24755024
PE teacher charged with molesting student A physical education teacher at St. Rita Catholic School has been arrested and charged with having sexual contact with a student. Harahan Police arrested upper school coach Kerner Schabhut on November 4, according to a letter sent to parents of St. Rita students that was signed by Fr. Steven Bruno and St. Rita principal Miriam Daniel. Schabhut has been charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile, prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student, and molestation of a juvenile. “The PE coach was placed on administrative leave on October 3, 2018 immediately following allegations brought to us by parents ... Continue reading... http://www.nbc-2.com/story/39437158/pe-teacher-charged-with-molesting-student
