FLORIDA
New York Daily News
BY DEBORAH HASTINGS
A 45-year-old Catholic high school wrestling coach and history teacher has been arrested and charged with battery for allegedly “punishing” two students by forcing them to get undressed, then beating their bare bodies, authorities said.
Scott Stern was taken into custody on Tuesday in Florida by Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputies, WFLA-TV reported.
His alleged victims were two male students at Clearwater Central High School. Stern resigned two weeks ago. Deputies began investigating earlier this month after receiving a complaint, WABC-TV reported.
In February, Stern ordered an 18-year-old to remove his clothing and then grabbed him by the groin and throat while screaming at him, authorities said. It was considered a form of discipline, WFLA-TV reported.
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