Gym teacher accused of fondling girl, 12
By: Freeman Klopott
Examiner Staff Writer
February 2, 2010
A 43-year-old gym teacher at Center Ridge Elementary School has been charged with abduction and aggravated sexual battery after police say he molested a 12-year-old girl at the school in Centreville.
Sean Lanigan turned himself in to authorities Friday. According to Fairfax County police, Lanigan was supervising a group of students who were helping him clean up the gym on Jan. 12. At some point, he allegedly picked up the 12-year-old girl, fondled her and carried her into a nearby room, pushed her down and then lay on top her. The girl reportedly told him she had to leave and he let her ago.
Police say she reported the incident to her parents three days later and they in turn told school administrators and police. The girl did not require medical attention.
-- Freeman Klopott
