Carpentersville teacher charged with sexual exploitation of child at St. Charles rec center
The teacher was placed on leave effective Thursday, when charges were filed, and is not allowed on any district property, according to the district.
The teacher was placed on leave effective Thursday, when charges were filed, and is not allowed on any district property, according to the district.
Kevin Lee, a teacher at Carpentersville Middle School, is charged with burglary, grooming, and sexual exploitation of a child.
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Her family is asking the public for help; if anyone was in the area at the time, and has surveillance video or might have seen something unusual, to come forward.
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