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\nTwo Kentucky school administrators pleaded not guilty to charges they improperly handled sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.<\/p>\n
\nTwo Kentucky school administrators pleaded not guilty to charges they improperly handled sexual abuse allegations against a teacher.<\/p>\n
Franklin County Superintendent Mark Kopp and Bondurant Middle School Principal Whitney Allison entered pleas Tuesday. Kopp is charged with trying to bribe a public servant. Allison is charged with failure to report child neglect or abuse.<\/p>\n
A grand jury indicted them last month during the investigation of Todd Joseph Smith, who’s charged with sexually abusing children under 16.<\/p>\n
The Franklin Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney has said Kopp’s charge involves comments he made to a deputy during the investigation. Kopp’s lawyers contend he never offered the deputy anything.<\/p>\n
Allison’s lawyer says he hasn’t seen evidence against her.<\/p>\n
Kopp, who remains in his position, wouldn’t comment on Allison’s status.
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