OCONTO FALLS (NBC 26) — A lawsuit alleging widespread sexual misconduct within the Oconto Falls School District was filed on Wednesday, claiming staff have groomed and abused students over a period of more than 15 years.
The federal civil rights lawsuit accuses the district of fostering a climate that allowed repeated abuse to occur. Multiple victims have joined the case.
A press conference is scheduled to take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, where two victims are expected to speak out.
This is a developing story.