Former DC teacher pleads guilty to child sex abuse charges
WASHINGTON (7News) — A former D.C. high school teacher pleads guilty to charges connected with the sexual abuse of a student.
John Gass, 35, of Hyattsville, pleaded guilty on Monday to charges of coercion and enticement of a minor. Prior to his guilty plea, Gass also faced a charge of production of child pornography.
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Gass was arrested in December. Investigators said Gass, who was a history teacher at District of Columbia International School, had been abusing the 16-year-old victim since the spring, meeting her outside of school several times to abuse her.
Records show Gass was accused of climbing into the girl's bedroom through a window and recording the abuse on at least two occasions. Investigators said he also exchanged explicit images with the girl.
The investigation into Gass started toward the end of November when the FBI received information from the Metropolitan Police Department after the victim disclosed the abuse.
Gass is set to be sentenced on Dec. 11.