School board member tells HS girl, 'God, you're hot,' appears to touch her during meeting — now he's charged with assault
A school board member in Washington County, Tennessee, has been charged with assault after allegedly making inappropriate comments and touching a high school girl during a meeting. The incident has raised concerns about the conduct of school officials and the safety of students. Authorities are investigating the matter further as it unfolds.
- ▪The school board member is Keith Ervin.
- ▪He allegedly told a high school girl, 'God, you're hot.'
- ▪Ervin is charged with assault following the incident during a board meeting.
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