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Alarming allegations made against Roseville school staff member
A social media post that went viral for claiming horrific details of alleged abuse against an individual who was enrolled at a school in Detroit is now the foundation for a Christian-based academy in Roseville playing the employee on paid administrative leave.
ROSEVILLE, Mich. (FOX 2) - Roseville Community Schools placed one of its employees on paid administrative leave after allegations of abuse were made against the individual when he was employed at a different school.
The district issued a letter to the community about the move, which follows a viral social media post accusing the employee of multiple instances of sexual abuse at a Detroit high school that has since shut down.
The horrific details date back to 2016 - shocking families of students currently enrolled at Westside Christian Academy in Detroit.
"Very disturbing for me to hear that," said one woman whose granddaughter is enrolled at the school.
In response to questions, the school said the person in question left their staff when they closed their high school in 2019. They also say an investigation is ongoing.
"Please understand that no determination of wrongdoing has been made. We are simply investigating the allegations to understand what has occurred," read a statement.
Detroit Police are overseeing the case after being contacted by Roseville police, the department said.
"We opened the case and are investigating and doing due diligence now," the department said.
So far, the investigation has not led to any professional misconduct allegations during the employee's time at Roseville.
The Macomb County Prosecutor, who is not involved in the case, said putting a staff member on leave can help alleviate concerns for some while giving others the time to get to the bottom of any allegations.
"Administrative leave is the safest for not only the school and the students that are in the school, but also keeps the parents at ease," said prosecutor Pete Lucido. "It gives him a chance to prove his innocence on allegations that are from Wayne County."