Crime & Safety
Easley High Teacher Accused of Sex with Student
John Peter Kilgallen charged with sexual battery

An Easley High School teacher is facing charges after he was accused of having sex with a student, police said.
John Peter Kilgallen, 31, of 232 Crestwood Drive, Liberty, turned himself into police Thursday afternoon.
Kilgallen is charged with sexual battery of a student.
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According to the Easley High School website, Kilgallen taught science.
School District of Pickens County spokesman John Eby told WYFF4 that Kilgallen resigned on Tuesday after being placed on administrative leave.
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