MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — A former Montgomery County elementary school teacher convicted of sexually abusing his students for over 15 years is facing even more charges.
An indictment was returned against John Anthony Vigna on Nov. 30. Officials say Vigna is additionally charged with one count of sexual abuse of a minor and three counts of third-degree sex offense.
Vigna was convicted back in 2017 on charges of sexually abusing female students between August 2001 and February 2016. He was sentenced to 48 years in prison. He had been teaching at Cloverly Elementary School since October 1991 and taught third, fourth, and fifth graders throughout his time at the school.
Five students reported that they had been touched inappropriately while sitting on his lap.
According to Montgomery County State's Attorney John McCarthy, Vigna had been reprimanded twice for his behavior in 2008. He said the school system then conducted two separate interventions with him in 2013 and 2015.
Vigna turned himself into authorities and was convicted of four counts of sex abuse of a minor and five counts of third-degree sex offense.
In July 2023, the now 58-year-old man's conviction was vacated and he was released on bond pending a new trial.
According to Montgomery County Police, new victims have come forward since Vigna's initial conviction. Detectives said they believe more victims could still be out there. They are asking anyone with information about the case to contact the Special Victims Investigation Division of MCPD at 240-773-5050. Tips can also be reported online at www.crimessolversmcmd.org.
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