Sean Brooks, 40, a physical education teacher at Perry Hall High School, pleaded guilty Thursday to assault, sexual abuse of a minor and related offenses under a plea agreement in Baltimore County Circuit Court. Under the deal, the judge accepted a mandatory minimum four-year prison term. Prosecutors are recommending a sentence of four to nine years, followed by five years of probation and sex offender registration. Brooks is scheduled to be sentenced on September 21, 2026.
According to CBS Baltimore, the plea resolves charges that prosecutors said stemmed from incidents on school property, and the offenses carry a combined possible maximum of 57 years behind bars. The State's Attorney's Office told the court it wants Brooks barred from any contact with the alleged victims or their families as part of the final sentence. Perry Hall Principal Abbey Campbell, in a letter to families, called the charges "deeply disturbing" and said the reported behavior is "completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated," the outlet reported.
What prosecutors say
Charging documents described by WBAL-TV outline allegations that Brooks groomed and sexually exploited several female students. Prosecutors say he assigned personal writing prompts, then used what students shared to manipulate them. Students told detectives he massaged or rubbed their shoulders, called some pupils "hot" or a "10/10," and in one case allegedly kissed a student on the neck, according to the documents. Prosecutors contend the behavior followed a pattern over roughly two to three years and involved multiple incidents on school grounds.
School response and wider concern
Baltimore County Public Schools placed Brooks on administrative leave and banned him from district property after his June 2025 arrest, according to a district statement reported by WMAR-2 News. The case has added fuel to ongoing calls for tighter vetting and oversight following several recent allegations involving BCPS staff. The Baltimore Banner lists Brooks among multiple district employees now facing criminal charges. Hoodline first reported on Brooks' arrest last June in a piece headlined 'Gym Teacher Arrested'.
Next court date
Brooks is set to return to court for sentencing on September 21, when the judge will weigh prosecutors' recommendation alongside the agreed mandatory four-year minimum, according to CBS Baltimore. Prosecutors noted that while they have proposed a mid-range prison term, the statutory maximum for the combined offenses remains 57 years.
