No Criminal Charges Against Manhattan D114 Teacher In Probe: Chief

MANHATTAN, IL — A Manhattan District 114 teacher under investigation for alleged misconduct will not face criminal charges, Manhattan Police Chief Ryan Gulli said Friday.

The physical education teacher at Manhattan Jr. High School was escorted off school property and placed on paid leave last week, amidst allegations he had violated district policy. District officials said they would conduct an internal investigation into the teacher's conduct to determine next steps. Two days later, officials said he was also under investigation by Manhattan Police to determine if the allegations warranted criminal charges. The investigation concluded a week later.

District officials have remained tight-lipped on specifics on the incident and the teacher's conduct. In a press release Friday, Manhattan Police Chief Ryan Gulli detailed that the police investigation sought to determine if the teacher had illegally recorded subjects.

"Detectives from the Manhattan Police Department, with the assistance of the Department of Child and Family Services, Will County Children's Advocacy Center, and the Will County State's Attorney's Office, immediately launched an investigation to determine if a violation of Unauthorized Video Recording (720 ILCS 5/26-4) had occurred," the release reads.

Under Illinois law, it is illegal to knowingly make a video record or transmit live video of another person without that person's consent in a restroom, tanning bed, tanning salon, locker room, changing room or hotel bedroom, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

"Based on the investigation, it was determined that no criminal charges will be pursued at this time. However, the investigation may be reopened if further evidence is uncovered."

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