DA dismisses sex abuse case against fired Oakland teacher

DA dismisses sex abuse case against fired Oakland teacher

OAKLAND — Prosecutors have dismissed the child sex abuse case against a former teacher at Oakland School of the Arts, ending a saga that spanned years and included a seven-figure lawsuit settlement against the school. Jeremy Taylor had been charged with committing a lewd act upon a child 14 years or younger, along with enhancements alleging “substantial sexual contact,” as well as selecting a vulnerable victim and being in a position of trust. B…

Criminal Charges Dropped Against Former Oakland Teacher in Sexual Abuse Case

Taylor was arrested in 2022 and charged with sexually abusing a student roughly two decades ago, soon into his tenure at OSA. The case was dismissed due to insufficient evidence, court records show.