Chatt Prep releases statement regarding former teacher’s arrest

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Preparatory School has released a statement regarding the recent arrest of former teacher,

Kenya White

Kenya White

Kenya White.

The school released the following statement:

Chattanooga Preparatory School is deeply troubled by the recent arrest of a former employee.

The safety and well-being of our scholars remain our top priority, and we are treating this matter with the utmost seriousness.

We are cooperating with law enforcement and conducting a thorough internal review. As this is an open investigation, we cannot provide further comment at this time.

White is facing a list of charges, including kidnapping, sexual exploitation of a minor by electronic means, and solicitation of a minor.

The indictment stated that the incident occurred more than two years ago, on or about February 15, 2023.

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