Warren County Substitute Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse; Attorney Says Hart's Innocent

WBKO
April 22, 2015

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Kenneth Hart's attorney Alan Simpson says Hart is innocent.

"Mr. Hart's been a teacher for 22-23 years, and he's been a pastor of many churches in this area as well. This is literally a swearing match. Some children have made some stories up, who are angry at him and he absolutely denies any wrongdoing," said Simpson.

WBKO has received a statement on the allegations against Kenneth Hart from Rob Clayton, the Warren County Schools Superintendent.

"Upon receiving allegations of inappropriate contact between a substitute teacher and students, the individual in question was immediately removed from the school by the principal. WCPS will continue to fully cooperate with all parties involved and allow the criminal process to play out. The safety of our students remains paramount in all of our daily decisions. "

The Warren County Sheriff's Department has arrested a Warren County substitute teacher on sexual abuse charges.

Kenneth Hart, 52, is accused of having inappropriate contact with students. The accusation was made in January 2015 when Hart was substituting at Richardsville Elementary.

The Department for Community Based Services reported the complaint to the sheriff's department.

Hart was indicted on four counts of Sexual Abuse, 1st degree. He was arrested on April 20.

The investigation is on-going.