David Yang, 38, and Natasha Harris, 37, both assistant vice principals at Carter High School in Rialto, California, were arrested early Wednesday on school grounds.
The investigation found a second victim reported the assault to Yang and Harris in September 2021 and a third victim came forward in February this year.Under California law, school officials like Harris and Yang are required to immediately alert law enforcement of child abuse or neglect. “For that reason, she kept quiet because she was afraid she was going to get expelled from school,” the mother said.
“The Assistant Principals’ failure to report sexual assault on their campus erodes the trust that students and parents alike should have regarding the safety and protection of all the children in their care," District Attorney Jason Anderson said in a statement. “Their failure as mandated reporters to notify law enforcement lead to further victimization of two students, and the sexual assault of a third victim which was preventable.