Mason Co. principal resigns amid sex abuse charges
A Mason County high school administrator resigned after being charged with sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. -- A Mason County high school administrator resigned this week after being charged with sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.
Wahama High School Principal David Gregory Graham, 59, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse, first-degree sexual assault, sexual assault by a parent or guardian and incest in the alleged abuse of a 9-year-old boy in June 1986.
According to a criminal complaint on file in Mason County Magistrate Court, Graham allegedly abused his wife's son between June 8-14, 1986. According to the complaint, Graham admitted to the abuse and went to counseling with his family following the incident.
Graham has resigned from his principal's post. Mason County school officials are expected to discuss the resignation at a school board meeting Thursday.
Graham was free Wednesday on a $100,000 bond.
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. -- A Mason County high school administrator resigned this week after being charged with sexually abusing a child in the 1980s.
Wahama High School Principal David Gregory Graham, 59, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree sexual abuse, first-degree sexual assault, sexual assault by a parent or guardian and incest in the alleged abuse of a 9-year-old boy in June 1986.
According to a criminal complaint on file in Mason County Magistrate Court, Graham allegedly abused his wife's son between June 8-14, 1986. According to the complaint, Graham admitted to the abuse and went to counseling with his family following the incident.
Graham has resigned from his principal's post. Mason County school officials are expected to discuss the resignation at a school board meeting Thursday.
Graham was free Wednesday on a $100,000 bond.