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A Mesa, Ariz., charter school principal was charged with multiple counts of sexual misconduct that involved at least three students, according to multiple reports.
“The first incident happened in April, after the victim and Zamora had dinner,” the station reported. “Investigators say a second incident involving the 16-year-old victim happened a month later, and it took place at Zamora’s office in Mesa.”
Zamora was arrested on July 22 and is currently being held at the Maricopa County Jail on a $1 million bond, according to theazfamily.com website.
He was charged with 15 counts of sexual misconduct with a minor. The website states that police recommended Zamora not be released because he’s a citizen of Mexico whose visa expired in 2019.
Chandler Police Sgt. Jason McClimans told theEast Valley Tribunethat their investigation started on June 29 and an arraignment is scheduled for August 10.
Zamora, who worked at the Legacy Academy, allegedly told police he also performed “numerous sex acts” with two other victims.
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“Zamora was a teacher and principal at the school and therefore in a position of trust,” McClimans said in a statement. “Zamora was also active as a youth leader in various religious communities in the East Valley.”
Additional victims are asked to call the Chandler Police at 480-782-4130, Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or the Gilbert Police Department at 480-503-6500.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
source: people.com
