COLUMBUS, Wis. — A former Columbus music teacher has entered a plea after being accused of slapping a student on the thigh.
According to court records, Aristotle Esguerra pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct Tuesday.
Esguerra was originally charged with child abuse but was changed to disorderly conduct.
A Columbia County police officer said a witness contacted him to report a child was struck by a teacher at St. Jerome’s School in 2018, according to the criminal complaint.
Officials said the child was taken to a hospital for the bruise on their leg.
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