Teacher Pleads Guilty to Child Abuse Charges | Harrisburg News

A Manheim Township High School teacher, David Burkhart, 45, pled guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material and unlawful contact with minors after sending explicit photos to undercover officers posing as a teen girl. He also allegedly hoarded child pornography and sexually targeted students, including discussing their clothing in class — a betrayal of trust that shocked the community. With over 19 years in the district and 11 coaching girls’ basketball, his long-standing role makes the crime even more chilling. Facing multiple charges, he received a mitigated sentence: 4 to 8 years in prison, 24 years probation, and mandatory registration as a sex offender for 25 years under Megan’s Law. 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/ee6343ffc109ee5f