Former Lansing HS teacher charged with sexually assaulting students, court records how

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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Ex-suburban teacher charged with sexually assaulting students: records

LANSING, Ill. (WLS) -- A former south suburban teacher has been charged with felony sex assault and abuse, court records show.

Andre Richmond taught at Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing.

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Richmond is accused of having inappropriate relationships with two different students.

Richmond was a teacher at the time of the alleged relationships.

The school district confirmed that it is aware of the charges and has no comment at this time.

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