Associated Press Report
Story Created: May 23, 2009 at 9:21 PM EDT
Story Updated: May 23, 2009 at 9:21 PM EDT
http://www.wsbt.com/news/regional/45923722.html
STREAMWOOD, Ill. (AP) — Bond has been set at $75,000 for a suburban Chicago middle school teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old former student.
Robert Hope Jr. of Crystal Lake was arrested this week and appeared in bond court on Saturday.
Hope faces criminal sexual abuse and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
The 36-year-old Hope is a teacher at Canton Middle School in Streamwood.
Cook County Assistant State's Attorney James Pontrelli says Hope started abusing the girl in February of last year. Pontrelli says Hope taught and coached the girl.
Hope's attorney Daniel Hofmann says Hope has no criminal record and is cooperating with authorities.
School district officials say Hope was placed on administrative leave.
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Information from: Daily Herald, http://www.dailyherald.com
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