BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Vincent Root, a 59-year-old special education teacher at Chatsworth Elementary School, faces new charges in a deepening abuse scandal. Initially charged in October 2023 for sexual misconduct involving seven students, Root now stands accused of similar offenses against a total of 14 students. The investigation into Root’s actions began last month following a new allegation by a student, leading to the discovery of additional victims. According to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, the abuse, which took place within the classrooms of the school, spans multiple years and involves all male victims. The identities and further details
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Vincent Root, a 59-year-old special education teacher at Chatsworth Elementary School, faces new charges in a deepening abuse scandal. Initially charged in October 2023 for sexual misconduct involving seven students, Root now stands accused of similar offenses against a total of 14 students. The investigation into Root’s actions began last month following a new allegation by a student, leading to the discovery of additional victims. According to the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, the abuse, which took place within the classrooms of the school, spans multiple years and involves all male victims. The identities and further details