IREDELL COUNTY, N.C. — An Iredell-Statesville Schools teacher is accused of touching students inappropriately, the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Neil David Krasnigor, 57, was a teacher at Mount Mourne IB School when the report was filed on March 27.
There were three victims between 12 and 14 years old, officials said.
(Krasnigor)
Krasnigor is charged with seven counts of indecent liberties with a minor and one count of assault on a female.
Krasnigor was arrested Wednesday by the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office and was given a $100,000 secure bond.
His attorney released the following statement regarding the charges against him:
"Mr. Krasnigor adamantly denies the charges. He has dedicated his career to excellence in education and is stunned by these allegations. We look forward to a trial as soon as we can get one."
A spokesperson with Iredell-Statesville Schools said Krasnigor has been suspended with pay. He’s worked with the district since 2005.
Read more top trending stories on wsoctv.com:
- Cleanup begins after strong storms topple trees across Charlotte region
- Shoe with human foot inside found at South Carolina dock
- Police looking for driver who crashed car into pond in University City
- WATCH: Keith Monday's Friday forecast
- CMPD says intoxicated officer charged after threatening other officers
- VIDEO: Panthers OL Michael Oher accused of assaulting Uber driver in TN