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School founder, teacher accused of sexually exploiting student denied pretrial release
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School founder, teacher accused of sexually exploiting student denied pretrial release

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  • Updated Jan 29, 2026

A teacher and school founder has been arrested and charged with grooming and sexually exploiting a child. 

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Oreana man arrested for sexual abuse, grooming, and child porn

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Court records show Richard Boline is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old girl. 

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A former Sangamon County church pastor pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of grooming a Macon County minor thro…

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Deputies: Church pastor groomed minor through Snapchat

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DAWSON, Ill. (WAND) - A church pastor from Sangamon County is accused of sexually grooming a Macon County minor through Snapchat. 

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -  A Decatur volunteer church worker is accused of grooming a child. 

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LEROY, Ill. (WAND) - A McLean County school district placed a teacher on paid administrative leave over accusations that he had "inappropriate…

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