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The jury was unable to come to an agreement on the one charge, resulting in a mistrial.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — A former Parkdale High School teacher was released after a jury found him not guilty on several counts of charges of sexual abuse against a minor. The jury was unable to come to an agreement on one charge of sexual abuse of a minor, resulting in a mistrial.
Amir Johnson was indicted in June on charges of sexual abuse of a minor and rape. The former Parkdale High School teacher was accused of having multiple sexual encounters with the victim, identified by the Prince George’s County state’s attorney as a “child,” who was a student at Parkdale.
Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) said in June that Johnson was hired to work at Parkdale in October 2023. The teacher was removed, per school district policy, after administrators learned about the sexual abuse allegations.
“While we are disappointed in the verdict of this case, the defendant was afforded due process, and our prosecutors presented the case based on the evidence available to us,” said State’s Attorney Jackson. “Teachers hold a unique position of trust and responsibility in shaping and protecting our children, and any allegation that violates that trust is taken very seriously by this office. We remain committed to thoroughly investigating and prosecuting cases that involve the safety and well-being of children, and we will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to ensure they are handled with the utmost care and diligence. We want to thank our attorneys who prosecuted this case and the jury for their service.”
Johnson was released on his own recognizance by the judge following the verdict. Officials say they will reevaluate the sole count that resulted in a mistrial.
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