Beverly Hills, 90210 actor William Schaub, who became a teacher after starring in a number of shows in the 90s, has been charged with grooming and sexually abusing a teenage student. The 56-year-old star was accused of sending sexual messages to a female pupil at Neuqua Valley High School in Chicago, US.
The star, who also appeared in US sitcoms Will and Grace and Alias, taught English and worked in the theatre department at the Chicago school before being put on administrative leave. According to local media reports, the police said they found evidence of inappropriate physical contact between him and the teenage pupil.
Schaub was arrested after a stop near his home in the La Grange suburb of the city on Thursday. The police charged him with one count of felony aggravated sexual assault, one count of aggravated sexual abuse and one count of grooming.
"Our investigation has not led to any information that would lead us to believe there’s another victim," Naperville Police Commander Rick Krakow told NBC Chicago.
“However, if anyone does have info about this case or any other similar, we encourage them to contact the Naperville investigations division.”
Indian Prairie School District 204 released a statement on the situation, saying: "The Naperville Police Department has informed us that Neuqua Valley High School English teacher William Schaub was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to incidents involving a current student.
"School officials became aware of the allegations on March 7 after receiving an anonymous tip about inappropriate behaviour.
"Upon receiving this information, District 204 immediately started an investigation, placed Schaub on administrative leave, and reported the allegations to the Naperville Police Department.
"Schaub started teaching in District 204 in 2013 after successfully completing a criminal background check.
"We will be providing services at school for any student who may need support. Student safety is always the district’s top priority and the district is fully cooperating with the police in their investigation.
"We appreciate the collaboration of the Will County Child Advocacy Center, the Naperville Police Department, and the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office on this matter."
The school district said they're cooperating with authorities since learning of the allegations against the actor-turned-teacher. Schaub, who has been at the school since 2013, is on administrative leave.
Schaub has appeared in a number of shows, including In Living Colour, The Bold and the Beautiful, Pacific Blue, Sliders and Crusade.
He also had roles in I'm with Her, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, So Downtown, The Mojo Cafe, Will & Grace, Seven Days of Grace and The Young and the Restless.
* If you've been the victim of sexual assault, you can access help and resources via www.rapecrisis.org.uk or calling the national telephone helpline on 0808 802 9999
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