Caldwell Co. teacher accused of sex crimes pleads guilty

CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A teacher accused of inappropriately touching five middle school girls on campus pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges Friday.

Justin Biggs was a teacher and softball coach at William Lenoir Middle School in Caldwell County before he was arrested.

Biggs resigned days after his arrest in 2017.

Felony charges of indecent liberties with a child were dropped after Friday’s plea.