Deputies say this music teacher sexually abused a student
An Ione music teacher allegedly sexually abused a student, authorities said Wednesday.
Bryan Bates, 24, of Ione, was arrested Wednesday by Morrow County Sheriff’s Office and booked on suspicion of third-degree sexual abuse, harassment and official misconduct. His bail is set at $25,000.
Bates works as a music teacher for the Ione Community Charter School, which serves about 210 students.
The victim is a 16-year-old girl who was abused on school grounds, the sheriff’s office said.
School officials were not available to comment.
This story was originally published January 24, 2018 at 3:35 PM with the headline "Deputies say this music teacher sexually abused a student."