Laurens High School Teacher Faces Charges Over Inappropriate Classroom Incident

Title: LDHS Teacher Arrested

An investigation began at Laurens High School on April 25, 2024, after a school resource officer received a report concerning a teacher who showed inappropriate images. The incident took place on April 18, 2024. The teacher, identified as Joseph Griffin Beckham, reportedly connected his phone to a classroom digital whiteboard to display these images.

Joseph Griffin Beckham has been suspended without pay by Laurens School District 55 following the allegations. He was arrested and faces multiple charges of Disseminating Harmful Material to Minors. The investigation is ongoing, and further charges may be added.

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