FARGO, N.D. (trfnews.i234.me) – Former Fargo Teacher and Athletic Trainer Sentenced for Sexual Assault
- Conviction: Levi Tande, a former Fargo Public Schools teacher and athletic trainer contracted through Sanford Health, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy last summer. He changed his plea to guilty during a January hearing.
- Additional Sentencing: In addition to prison time, Tande received 5 years of supervised probation and must register as a sex offender.
- Incident Details: According to court documents, the victim, suffering from hip pain, visited the training room at South High School, where Tande allegedly touched him inappropriately and put his hand up the boy’s shorts. The victim recorded the incident on his phone.
- Resignation: Tande resigned from Fargo Public Schools shortly after the allegations surfaced.
This case underscores the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions and ensuring the safety and well-being of students in educational environments.