Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Child Abuse | Topeka News

A former substitute teacher in Topeka, James Lee Hankensiefken, has been sentenced to 5 years and 6 months for a felony sex crime involving a minor aged 14-15. He pleaded guilty, leading prosecutors to drop a separate criminal sodomy charge. The judge imposed the standard 66-month sentence based on his history and the offense’s severity. Hankensiefken, who worked with special-needs students, now faces lifetime supervision and registration after release. Sentencing on August 14 closes this chapter — but the impact lingers as he’ll be monitored for life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af2bb9d849c3822f