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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Former Zumwalt West Middle School Teacher Accused of Taping Students Faces New Federal Charges

Matt Hansen, 38, Winfield, goes to trial on March 12.

A former Fort Zumwalt West Middle School teacher who was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography and allegedly taping students undressing at camp is now facing federal charges, according to STLtoday.com.  Matt Hansen, 39, Winfield, taught seventh grade math in the district since 2004, and was placed on administrative leave in 2012.  According to STLtoday.com, Hansen was indicted in federal court on Thursday "on eight counts of attempted production of child pornography and one count of possession of child porn." The article states that Hansen pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial on March 12.  Click here to read more on STLtoday.com.  You might also be interested in:

Monday, June 25, 2012

Update: Zumwalt West Middle School Teacher Allegedly Videotapes Students

Earlier in June, Matt Hansen, 38, of Lincoln County, was found in possession of child porn on his home computer.

A Fort Zumwalt West Middle School teacher who was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography earlier this month, also allegedly taped students undressing while away at camp.  Matt Hansen, 38, taught seventh grade math in the district since 2004, and was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the police investigation.  According to a letter from Fort Zumwalt Superintendent Bernard DuBray posted on the district's website, Hansen also assisted with the district's Fifth Grade Outdoor Education Program. "Since his arrest, the Cyber Crimes Unit found evidence that Mr. Hansen secretly and inappropriately videotaped some students at the Outdoor Education Program," DuBray wrote, adding that he had not personally seen …

Monday, June 11, 2012

Fort Zumwalt West Middle School Teacher Faces Child Pornography Charges

Fox 2 reports Matt Hansen, 38, of Lincoln County, was found in possession of child porn on his home computer.

A Fort Zumwalt Middle School teacher was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography, according to Fox 2.  Matt Hansen, 38, has taught seventh grade math in the district since 2006, and has is now on "administrative leave pending the outcome of a police investigation," according to the article. For more information, click here.

Sue Schreiner

8:25 am on Thursday, June 21, 2012

It's real easy to to blame someone for this incident but he was checked out and run through police check for any arrests etc. What exactly do you think could of been done? Do you think that people who look at child pornography announce it to the world? How about going to his house and checking out his hard drive??? Oh yeah, that would be a violation of his rights. Patty Corum does her job well …   more ›

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