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Monroe Assistant Principal loses certification

Posted: 01.24.2013 at 2:29 PM

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The Herald reports that James' problem stems from two misdemeanor sexual battery charges filed against him in regard to several incidents involving a paraprofessional in 2011 while he was principal at Southside Middle School.
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ALBANY, GA -- According to FOX 31 Media Partner the Albany Herald, Monroe High School Assistant Principal Joey James has had his teaching certifications revoked by the State Professional Standards Commission and faces a Dougherty County School Board hearing on January 30th.

The Herald reports that James' problem stems from two misdemeanor sexual battery charges filed against him in regard to several incidents involving a paraprofessional in 2011 while he was principal at Southside Middle School.

James has recently gained attention after a video surfaced of him intervening in a fight at Monroe.

For more on this story, visit the Albany Herald.

Related Links

		School fight leads to investigation
		Southside Principal suspended further
		DCSS begins discussion on principal's sexual battery allegations
		Dougherty Co. principal arrested for sexual battery

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