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Fri Aug 21, 2015, 07:06 PM Aug 2015

Albuquerque Public Schools: Resigned deputy superintendent accused of sexual assault on a child

Albuquerque Public Schools officials confirmed Friday evening that Jason Martinez, the recently resigned deputy superintendent, is awaiting trial on sexual assault on a child charges in Colorado.

Martinez resigned Thursday when school officials became aware he hadn’t completed a background check.

Court records originally obtained by The NM Political Report show that Martinez is awaiting trial on six counts of sexual assault on a child by a person of trust in Denver, Colo. According to the court documents, at least one victim in the case is a boy under 15 years old.

“I was surprised to learn of these charges and certainly would never have offered Mr. Martinez employment with the district if I had known,” APS Superintendent Dr. Luis Valentino said in a statement. “I regret that decision.”

Read more: http://www.abqjournal.com/632285/abqnewsseeker/apd-resigned-deputy-superintendent-awaiting-trial-on-child-sexual-assault-charges.html

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