LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — A former teacher and vice principal in the Hazleton Area School District has pleaded guilty to sexual contact with a student and related charges.
James Hudock was charged with institutional sexual contact with a student.
He worked for the Hazleton Area School District but resigned and retired the same day he was confronted about his relationship with a student in September of 2021.
Police say he kissed the student and sent them numerous sexual, social media messages.
Hudock was hired as a vice principal prior to the start of the 2022 school year before being accused of those crimes in Luzerne County.
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