Teacher at Franklin County School charged with molesting student

On September 12th 2014 FCSO Investigators initiated an investigation concerning multiple allegations of sexual misconduct by Mr. Gerald Tate who is a teacher at Franklin County High School. One allegation has been confirmed to be true. It was alleged that during the last week of school in May, 2014 Mr. Gerald Tate sexually molested a child and threatened that there would be consequences s if anyone was told about it. Based on the student accounts FDLE Crime Scene technicians were called in and asked to examine a specific room for evidence. Presumptive test taken by Biologist in the exact location identified by students were positive for semen.  On September 24^th Mr. Gerald Tate was questioned about the allegations. He quickly admitted the Molestation allegation was true. Based on the admission, evidence, and statements Mr. Tate was arrested and charged for Violating FSS 800.04(5)(c)2  LEWD or LASCIVIOUS MOLESTATION

 

Additional charges are pending further investigation of the allegations.   

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