Who guards the children? Louisiana’s crisis of abusive teachers is a policy choice.

By: Andrea Hagan

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 858

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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What happens when the one who is supposed to report the abuse is the abuser?

Byron Humphrey was a teacher and wrestling coach at Albany High School in Livingston Parish. The school district terminated him on March 13. Five days later, the sheriff’s office arrested him for misdemeanor sexual battery of a student, and Humphreys bonded out the next morning for $25,000, WBRZ-TV reported.

More alleged victims came forward after his arrest made …

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