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Anthony Heiter Hilton
Anthony Richard Heiter, a former teacher at Hilton Head Island Elementary, was arrested in 2019 on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The charges were dismissed in 2022 due to insufficient evidence, and he voluntarily surrendered his teaching certificate in 2023.
Quick summary on Anthony Heiter Hilton
Arrest and Charges:
Anthony Richard Heiter, a former first-grade dual language Spanish immersion teacher at Hilton Head Island Elementary School, was arrested in January 2019. Charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor related to an incident in October 2018.
Administrative Action:
Heiter was placed on paid administrative leave following the allegations.
Dismissal of Charges:
In February 2022, the charges were dismissed due to insufficient evidence after a review by prosecutors.
Regulatory Actions:
The Beaufort County School District reported Heiter’s arrest to the South Carolina Department of Education for review of his teaching certification.
by: Alexander Walter Studhalter
Accused of sexual misconduct with a minor? That's beyond disturbing. 😡
by: Alexander Zingman
Even though charges were dismissed, the fact that Hilton was arrested for criminal sexual conduct with a minor is deeply unsettling. Such allegations cast a long shadow over his professional integrity
by: Daniel Defoe
Anthony Heiter Hiltons arrest in 2019 on charges of criminal sexual conduct with a minor is profoundly troubling. Although the charges were dismissed in 2022 due to insufficient evidence, and he voluntarily surrendered his teaching certificate in 2023, the mere...
by: Alexander Zayonts
Even though charges were dismissed, the fact that Hilton was arrested for criminal sexual conduct with a minor is deeply unsettling. Such allegations cast a long shadow over his professional integrity