Longview School District Superintendent arrested for allegedly covering up sexual assault
The superintendent of Longview Public Schools was arrested Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation related to a reported sexual assault case involving students at Mark Morris High School.
The superintendent, Karen Cloninger, is accused of blocking and mishandling reports of sexual misconduct involving students at Mark Morris High School. Cloninger faces charges including tampering with a witness, failure to report, and obstructing a law enforcement officer, the Longview Police Department (LPD) announced.
Additional charges are forthcoming against the school district’s Executive Director of Student Services, including, but not limited to, failure to report and making false or misleading statements to a public servant.
“This investigation required a significant amount of time, coordination, and evidence review,” LPD Chief Robert Huhta said. “We understand the significance this case has in our community and the concern it has created for students, families, staff, and the broader public.”
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