Former Broken Arrow Teacher Found Not Guilty Of Molestation Charges

A jury is struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of former Broken Arrow teacher Edward Hodge who's charged with seven counts of lewd molestation.

Friday, February 21st 2020, 5:30 pm

By: Justin Shrair


A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Broken Arrow teacher Edward Hodge.

After almost ten hours of deliberation, Hodge was found not guilty on all seven counts of lewd molestation charges. Hodge was accused of inappropriately touching several students between the ages of 10 and 12 years old.

Related Story - Former BA Teacher Charged With Lewd Molestation Back In Court 

Hodge resigned from teaching in from Aspen Creek Elementary in Broken Arrow after the allegations. 

 

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