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Teacher weighing more than 350 pounds sentenced for stepping on students’ backs during lockdown drill
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· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The teacher, who weighs over 350 pounds, stepped on students' backs as a form of punishment.
A Minnesota teacher has been sentenced for his actions during a lockdown drill. The teacher, who weighs over 350 pounds, stepped on students' backs as a form of punishment. The 49-year-old teacher was given two years' probation and must surrender his teaching license.
He was charged with malicious punishment of a child and received a stay of adjudication, which delays a formal conviction. Further details on the case are available from the source, including conditions of the teacher's probation. The outcome of the case depends on the teacher's adherence to court rules, with charges potentially being dismissed or a conviction entered if probation is violated.
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Category: schools Published: July 30, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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