A teacher accused of molestation by a student found dead in the Urals

Teacher found dead after investigation into a student's molestation complaint

In Serov, the body of a teacher who had been under investigation in a criminal case involving sexual acts was found in a forest area. Gazeta.Ru reports this citing the outlet E1. According to the publication, one of his students reported molestation by the teacher, after which he was checked for involvement in the crime, but was released following questioning. He was later found lifeless.

Reactions from the parties and those around him

The Investigative Committee declined to comment on the situation to journalists. The mother of the schoolgirl who accused the teacher also refused to speak about what happened. The teacher's wife, according to the outlet, stated that she blames no one for what occurred. Those around him, Gazeta.Ru notes, considered the deceased an experienced professional and a good person. The cause of death and the circumstances of the body's discovery are not disclosed in the publication; no information has been reported about a case being opened or the results of any investigation following the incident.