LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — A grand jury has indicted Anderson County Band Director Patrick Brady following an alleged inappropriate relationship with a student.
According to a release by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office, the grand jury indicted Brady on the following charges:
- 4 counts of unlawful transaction with a minor (1st degree)
- Promoting sexual performance by a minor
- Rape (3rd degree)
- 2 counts of sodomy (3rd degree)
- Sexual abuse (1st degree)
- Unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activities
- Tampering with physical evidence
Brady was arrested by the Anderson County Sheriff's Office and transported to the Shelby County Detention Center.
According to Anderson County Schools, Brady was suspended with pay on May 15 due to a report of inappropriate conduct and was immediately reported to law enforcement.
The charges were brought against Brady on July 25, and the Superintendent, Sheila Mitchell, was provided a press release around 6:30 p.m. Tuesday from the sheriff's department. Mitchell says she will be addressing his employment with the school.
The sheriff's office says this is an ongoing investigation. Due to the investigation, the school has no further comment on the incident.
