Families Accuse Former Teacher of Sexual Abuse

By San Diego
U-T San Diego
August 9, 2012

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/aug/09/tp-families-accuse-former-teacher-of-sexual-abuse/

The Rock Church on Wednesday confirmed that one of its former teachers has been accused by some students’ families of sexual abuse.

The allegedly inappropriate physical contact at Rock Church Academy — rubbing and fondling young girls — was first reported two years ago. Church leaders fired the instructor, a man who has not been identified, after verifying his behavior, Rock Church senior pastor Miles McPherson said in a statement Wednesday evening.

He also said the church reported the initial allegations to the San Diego Police Department for investigation, and recently forwarded new claims of abuse made by parents of other students involving the same suspect. “We will continue to cooperate as we have since the beginning,” McPherson said.

The former teacher has not been charged with any crime.

“This is a deeply disturbing situation … we ask everyone to simply pray for the families and ask for God’s help during this difficult time,” McPherson said.