Former Tampa teacher found not guilty in sex case involving student
A jury acquitted Alex Jeffrey Hull after defense attorneys said they challenged the claims made by a former student.
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Updated Feb. 26
TAMPA â A jury this week found a former Benito Middle School teacher not guilty of sex crime charges â two years after he was arrested and fired after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with students.
Inconsistent statements from the two students who made the allegations and evidence that showed Alex Jeffrey Hull was not alone with one of them on key dates and times led to the acquittal, according to his defense team.
School closings are not likely, Hillsborough district leaders now say
District leaders want to change the way buildings are used, not sell them or give them to charter groups.
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The Hillsborough County School District is considering the possible sale of its downtown Tampa headquarters. Those discussions, and the possibility of school consolidations or closings, has stirred concern in the community. [ LUIS SANTANA | Times ]
Updated Feb. 26
TAMPA â Facing public concerns about possible school closures, top officials of the Hillsborough County School District downplayed that option Friday.
Addressing an oversight committee for the school systemâs half-cent sales tax, deputy superintendent Michael Kemp said the district wants to modify the way it uses partly empty schools, but doesnât want to shutter or sell the buildings.
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