In a disturbing account of abuse from an authority figure, Kenneth Haney faced arrest in White County on charges of sexual battery. According to a social media post released by District Attorney Bryant C. Dunaway, Haney is accused of unlawfully touching the breast of a 17-year-old female student. The incident reportedly took place while Haney was employed as an aid on the school bus.
The magistrate in White County found probable cause for the charge, authorizing Haney's arrest warrant on Tuesday. The post from Dunaway, dated Friday, details that Haney was then processed and booked into the White County Jail. School officials and parents place immense confidence in those tasked with overseeing the safety and well-being of students.
White County Sheriffs Office's Det. Connie Nardozzi led the investigation into the allegations against Haney. The details surrounding the investigation have not been fully disclosed as of yet. However, the seriousness of the charge against Haney implicates not just a breach of ethical duty but, perhaps more gravely, a violation of the physical sanctity of a young individual who was under his responsibility.
Parents and local authorities demanding a thorough examination of the procedures that failed to protect a student from harm within what is supposed to be a safe space. Details regarding Haney's arraignment and any potential bail have not been made public as the case unfolds.
