Teacher charged after disturbance at Orland Park 'Star Wars' showing

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban teacher is charged after a disturbance during a showing of "Star Wars" at a movie theater in Orland Park.

James Sokoloski, 30, is charged with disorderly conduct, resisting police and criminal trespass related to the incident, which occurred on Dec. 17.
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Theater officials say Sokoloski, who is a teacher at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, stood up and started shouting during the movie. He was later arrested when he refused to leave.

An official from Homewood-Flossmoor High School released a statement, saying, "The district is aware of the situation and has met with the teacher to take appropriate measures regarding the incident. Since this is a personnel matter, the district has no additional details that it can provide. "
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