Nick Richter, High Ability Learner Instructer, Busted On Child Sexual Assault

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

This story made me sick. My kid is in his class. We had a long discussion about it. It will be interesting to see what comes of this. The school is closed for Spring Break right now so I can't call them to get more info. They are on the ball with this, though. They've already taken down his website where he discusses his personal life and philosophies on teaching High Ability Learners. If I remember correctly, he is married with sons.
http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/R...146382365.html

A Ralston elementary instructor who specializes in working with high ability learners has been booked on felony charges of sexual assault of a child.Nick Richter, 58, works as a specialized teacher at S. Elementary in Ralston.He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on Thursday afternoon.The official charge is third degree sexual assault of a child.By Nebraska statute, the accusation of third degree indicates there wasn't serious personal injury to the victim.We don't have details on who the alleged victim is or if it happened at school.The Ralston police reports have not yet been reviewed by the county attorney.Richter could go before a judge as early as Friday.

[Angels Mom]

Wow, seeing one of your children's teachers must have made your heart jump out of your chest. I'm glad that he didn't try to make any advances towards your daughter.

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

Update on this guy. I am just sick about this. The age ranges mean these were my daughter's classmates.
http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/R...ySection=story

A Ralston elementary instructor who specializes in working with high ability learners has been booked on three felony charges of sexual assault of a child.Nick Richter, 58, is based as a specialized teacher at S. Elementary in Ralston.He was booked into the Douglas County Jail on Thursday afternoon.Channel 6 News has learned that his position was a shared resource among some of the elementary schools.The official charge is third degree sexual assault of a child -- a felony.The alleged victims are elementary students between the ages of 9 & 10."All indications -- it’s inappropriate touching on the outside of clothes," said Ralston Police Chief Ronald Murtaugh. "We have reason to believe there’s a possibility it will go back later than just a few months."Ralston police forwarded its reports to the Douglas County Attorney Friday morning.Law enforcement learned of the allegations from Child Protective Services.Nick Richter is due in court Friday afternoon

Ralston police said a call made to the child abuse hotline prompted an investigation into the school employee, identified as Nicholas Richter, 58.Douglas County Attorney Don Kleine said Richter has been charged with three counts of third-degree sexual assault of a child.In an interview with three students between the ages of 9 and 10, investigators said they learned the alleged inappropriate touching was over the children's clothes and happened multiple times.Ralston's police chief said the students were part of an elementary program with Richter.School superintendent Jerald Riibe told KETV NewsWatch 7 on Thursday that the allegations warranted "both an internal and criminal investigation."Richter was a teacher at Council Bluffs schools from 1976 to 2008.He was an elementary talented and gifted strategist when he retired from Council Bluffs schools in 2008.

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Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/30847899/de...#ixzz1rHmuzJ2f

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

An educator with the Ralston Public Schools was behind bars Friday on suspicion of inappropriately touching three students.One of the children may have been touched repeatedly over the course of about a year, said Ralston Police Chief Ronald Murtaugh.Nicholas Richter, 58, was charged Friday with three counts of third-degree sexual assault of a child.Douglas County authorities said Richter would have the students, all boys 9 or 10 years old, sit on his lap and would fondle their groin area over their clothing. He would then give the students candy.The alleged incidents occurred in the classroom, but authorities were not sure if they occurred during class.Police are investigating whether there are other alleged victims.Authorities said Richter taught high-ability learners in math and English. Murtaugh would not specify which school was involved.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20120406/NEWS97/704069906
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[beltloop]

SINCE THE BREAKING OF THIS STORY NO OTHER ACCUSATIONS FROM HIS PRIOR SCHOOL EMPLOYER HAVE SURFACED...NONE!

I MIGHT ADD ALL YOU NAYSAYERS: A FEW YRS BACK ANOTHER TEACHER -here in Omaha- WAS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING TWO GIRLS...HE WAS ARRESTED, BOOKED AND HUMILATED IN THE PRESS. A DEEP THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WAS DONE AND DISCOVERED A 3RD GIRL WAS INVOLVED AND CONFESSED THAT EVERYTHING WAS A CONCOCTED LIE.

Any male, DAD, Coach, Teacher is open game for CREATED allegations by kids...and your life getS ruined and the LYING accusers ENDURE NO CONSEQUENCES....

SO BEFORE BEING SO DAMNED JUDGEMENTAL...remember you are in the cross-hairs for the very same allegation....

[sgr1966]

SINCE THE BREAKING OF THIS STORY NO OTHER ACCUSATIONS FROM HIS PRIOR SCHOOL EMPLOYER HAVE SURFACED...NONE!

I MIGHT ADD ALL YOU NAYSAYERS: A FEW YRS BACK ANOTHER TEACHER -here in Omaha- WAS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING TWO GIRLS...HE WAS ARRESTED, BOOKED AND HUMILATED IN THE PRESS. A DEEP THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WAS DONE AND DISCOVERED A 3RD GIRL WAS INVOLVED AND CONFESSED THAT EVERYTHING WAS A CONCOCTED LIE.

Any male, DAD, Coach, Teacher is open game for CREATED allegations by kids...and your life getS ruined and the LYING accusers ENDURE NO CONSEQUENCES....

SO BEFORE BEING SO DAMNED JUDGEMENTAL...remember you are in the cross-hairs for the very same allegation....

LE should always investigate any allegations, true or not. In my opinion, when someone makes these kind of allegations, its true. I cant imagine anyone lying and having to deal with police and courts just for shits and giggles.

[Mommyof2]

SINCE THE BREAKING OF THIS STORY NO OTHER ACCUSATIONS FROM HIS PRIOR SCHOOL EMPLOYER HAVE SURFACED...NONE!

I MIGHT ADD ALL YOU NAYSAYERS: A FEW YRS BACK ANOTHER TEACHER -here in Omaha- WAS ACCUSED OF MOLESTING TWO GIRLS...HE WAS ARRESTED, BOOKED AND HUMILATED IN THE PRESS. A DEEP THOROUGH INVESTIGATION WAS DONE AND DISCOVERED A 3RD GIRL WAS INVOLVED AND CONFESSED THAT EVERYTHING WAS A CONCOCTED LIE.

Any male, DAD, Coach, Teacher is open game for CREATED allegations by kids...and your life getS ruined and the LYING accusers ENDURE NO CONSEQUENCES....

SO BEFORE BEING SO DAMNED JUDGEMENTAL...remember you are in the cross-hairs for the very same allegation....

OMG! You mean since ONE person was wrongfully accused that ALL accused are just as innocent.. Oh I bet you are right. Why don't we just free all those innocent people from jail and send them over to your place.

You are stupid and I hope you have no children!

[beltloop]

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You are stupid and I hope you have no children![/QUOTE]

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You r stooopid...how anyone can extrapolate your conclusion from what I wrote... now that is really stoopid....

[Nell]

Are you close to this case? Do you know this man or these kids? It seems to be more than one child that is accusing him. And while some things may be misconstrued, even if innocent, why would he be letting children crawl up in his lap? That is a really shitty idea if he doesn't want to be in trouble.

[beltloop]

LE should always investigate any allegations, true or not. In my opinion, when someone makes these kind of allegations, its true. I cant imagine anyone lying and having to deal with police and courts just for shits and giggles.

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Those 3 girls did and the teacher was a Professor at UNO.....here in OMaha ...if I recall correctly. This was a number or yrs back.


"when someone makes these kind of allegations, its true. "..... this is a pretty broad GENERALIZATION.....!!!!

[beltloop]

Are you close to this case? Do you know this man or these kids? It seems to be more than one child that is accusing him. And while some things may be misconstrued, even if innocent, why would he be letting children crawl up in his lap? That is a really shitty idea if he doesn't want to be in trouble.

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FYI... the man and his attorner are going to fight this...from what I have just been told w/in the last 30 minutes...

It seems to be more than one child that is accusing him. And while some things may be misconstrued, even if innocent, why would he be letting children crawl up in his lap?.....just maybe this is also misconstrued.

I do not believe anything about this until REAL, TRUTHFUL,VERIFIABLE FACTS ARE PRESENTED....When and if this happens....

[beltloop]

That is a really shitty idea if he doesn't want to be in trouble.

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You got this right; this same kinda KRAP happened to a close relative. I went to the detective investigating this case, presented to him to present to the accuser" I will pay $2,000, for the person to take a polygraph test as would the accused. The Detective offered this to the accuser: CASE DROPPED....

[Nell]

Well ok, you aren't going to really tell me anything then, are you? Of course his Attorney will be fighting this, that is what Attorneys do.

You are obviously close to this story since you are so mad. All I will say to you is misconstrued or not a teacher past the nursery school age should never have children in his lap. Especially a male teacher. Talk about setting yourself up.

[beltloop]

Well ok, you aren't going to really tell me anything then, are you? Of course his Attorney will be fighting this, that is what Attorneys do. "

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Not true: if this was a slam dunk for the prosecutor in all probability a plea bargan maybe offered...
This man was given a TWO MILLION DOLLAR BOND.....local drug dealers and killer don't get that kind of bond here in this state that I recall.
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You are obviously close to this story since you are so mad. All I will say to you is misconstrued or not a teacher past the nursery school age should never have children in his lap. Especially a male teacher. Talk about setting yourself up.

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Who has even said sitting on the lap was TRUE....three girls who ruined a professor career swore up and down it was TRUE....
Mad... is not the half of it: we all know how the printed word for the current journalistic's amongst us, is wrought full of sensationalism and katie-bar-the-door from truth.

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I'll wait, for the verifiable, factual truth before being complicit in agreeing w/today's Press.

[Nell]

Yes, you are right. Some journalists nowadays are way too into making their stories sensational in order to get them published. It irks me as well. But i can't think that a bunch of 8 to 10 year old boys would make all this up. Maybe it was innocent, maybe not. The lap holding? That is a weird detail for them all to use. And if he did do that he is a fool. Not to be upsetting, but if you pull a big boy of 9 into your lap he may feel your penis through your pants and get uncomfortable and tell his parents that "something weird happened."

Just because one case you heard of was not true doesn't mean this one isn't. Was he a mean man? Do the kids hate him? Why would boys, who are historically reluctant to admit anything "gay" may have happened to them, suddenly make this up? And with the same stories?

It is within your rights to defend your family. I assume this man Nick is family. But keep an open mind. Kids need to be supported, not branded liars right off the bat.

*i know that pedophilia or fondling done by a man is not necessarily gay, but 9 year old boys may think it is and be especially ashamed.

[sugarfree irony]

http://www.ketv.com/r/30860960/detail.html

RALSTON, Neb. -- A Ralston educator accused of touching students inappropriately is being held with bail set at $2 million.

Nicholas Richter, 58, who has worked in schools for 22 years, faces three counts of third-degree sexual assault.

Read more: http://www.ketv.com/news/30860960/de...#ixzz1rZl4kRqH

Richter was arrested and charged late last week, and he's on administrative leave from Ralston Public Schools.

Richter spent the past 14 years as an instructor for gifted and talented children.

He's expected to be in court again on May 8.

[beltloop]

[QUOTE=Nell;612295] .............It is within your rights to defend your family. I assume this man Nick is family. But keep an open mind. Kids need to be supported, not branded liars right off the bat. .............*
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No Nell, Not family I'm just sick and tired of rushing to judgement based on our truthless journalism standards, and upto, and until NOW....no one from his prior school [where he was for 14yrs..?] has come forth to proclaim HIS mis-conduct!

If the past come's back to bear truth and only verifiable truth that is great... until then ....

[Nell]

[QUOTE=beltloop;612310]

.............It is within your rights to defend your family. I assume this man Nick is family. But keep an open mind. Kids need to be supported, not branded liars right off the bat. .............*
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No Nell, Not family I'm just sick and tired of rushing to judgement based on our truthless journalism standards, and upto, and until NOW....no one from his prior school [where he was for 14yrs..?] has come forth to proclaim HIS mis-conduct!

Yes, but look how long Sandusky got away with shit. Decades. Boys and men are reluctant to say anything happened to them.

[beltloop]

Nell....If the past come's back to bear truth and only verifiable truth that is great... until then ....

[HeatherHabilatory]

*rolls her eyes*

[Tundratot]

@beltloop Having read the news clips, all I see are the bare facts. No journalistic slant, no sensationalism. That is in your head. Or . . . you are really responding to the disapprobation contained in the comments. Well, not unnaturally, the public, D'D readers included, do not cotton to child molesters. I've been heard about too damn much of it, lately. It seems to lurk around every corner.

Your outrage speaks to me of a man who was either similarly accused, or the friend/family of someone so accused. I don't know if your experience was one of the non-guilty variety, or if the sad fact is that the molester doesn't think he did wrong. Pedos think they are loving, generous individuals and that their little victims want their sick attentions. They probably are not the best persons to give you your facts.

My dh has a hot button where sex offenders are concerned. He thinks that many of them are being unfairly forced to register for offenses committed when they were themselves "children" and when their "victims" were in fact their girlfriends. He gets bent every time he sees some RSO whose charge includes a minor, since all he can see are teen boys getting in trouble for having sex with teen girls. Why? Because this happened to a friend. Because he might have been that guy with a little less luck, maybe.

If your friend is innocent of wrongdoing, I hope it will come out. Is it wrong to want to hand a child molester up by his gonads? I don't think so. The law, on the other hand, does. LE wants to put molesters in prison, instead.

Now, you, beltloop, you need to calm down. I'm pretty sure you aren't Richter because you're so het up you can barely spell. Nell has been really patient arguing with you and avoiding calling you names. Write what you want. Take a breath. Re-read it and correct things. Make your point clear. Then post it.

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

[QUOTE=beltloop;612310]

.............It is within your rights to defend your family. I assume this man Nick is family. But keep an open mind. Kids need to be supported, not branded liars right off the bat. .............*
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No Nell, Not family I'm just sick and tired of rushing to judgement based on our truthless journalism standards, and upto, and until NOW....no one from his prior school [where he was for 14yrs..?] has come forth to proclaim HIS mis-conduct!

If the past come's back to bear truth and only verifiable truth that is great... until then ....

Hey Asswipe...We're not talking about three kids accusing a professor. We're talking about three different kids saying their elementary teacher touched them inappropriately. Different times, different case. His bond was set at $2 million. (Thanks @sugarfree irony for updating!) That's a pretty hefty bond for mere accusations. Duh, his attorney is going to fight the charges. Like our @Nell said--that's what an attorney does.
You sound really close to this case in spite of your answers to the negative. I am close, too. There's so much I want to say but I'm not going to get into the nitty gritty with you. Richter will get his date in court to defend himself. My opinion is this: An adult teacher has zero, ZERO business putting students on his/her lap and touching their groin area. Inside clothes, outside clothes, a glancing touch, whatever. This guy was supposed to have been a genius. He worked strictly with children who were highly intelligent and weren't getting their educational needs met inside the average classroom. He worked in a separate classroom with these advanced students by himself. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that, as a male authority figure, you shouldn't put kids who are 7/8/9/10 in your lap or touch their front or backside and then give them candy. At best, it looks bad and unprofessional. At worst, it's sexual assault in the third degree. There was no one around to hold him accountable for what he was doing--aside from the kids. The accusations state that he did this starting in 2010. If the kids are 9 and 10 now, that means he started this when they were in first or second grade. Get off your fucking soapbox for a few minutes and recognize that there may be a few rare occasions where a kid accuses a teacher/parent (usually through coaching from an adult) wrongly, there are far MORE cases where a child is actually molested by someone they know. Those are just the cases we know about. Don't get me started on the code of silence that children of abuse endure.

[beltloop]

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Hey Asswipe... .

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Asswipe.....Really kool.....


Listened to the knews tonite and so far it is not 'sounding' good.....

[Tundratot]

Listened to the knews tonite and so far it is not 'sounding' good.....

Did you spell news like that deliberately? Was it supposed to be clever? I'll let "tonite" pass, since it's done that way everywhere it doesn't matter. If you're being hipster with "kool", I think you missed a generation. Isn't it "kewl" now?

Mad... is not the half of it: we all know how the printed word for the current journalistic's amongst us, is wrought full of sensationalism and katie-bar-the-door from truth.

What does "katie-bar-the-door" mean? Are you referring to journalists or people who read news?

If the past come's back to bear truth and only verifiable truth that is great... until then ....

I just can't even make this out. What does that mean?

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

[QUOTE=beltloop;612355]

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Asswipe.....Really kool.....


Listened to the knews tonite and so far it is not 'sounding' good.....

I am. Really cool, that is. I listened to the news too (I am assuming you added the "K" because the major news stations start with a "K". Or am I giving you too much credit for wit?) and I noticed they said that the Iowa school district(s) he worked for may have found some more victims. You're right. Not "sounding" good at all.

[beltloop]

""Authorities said Richter taught high-ability learners in math and English in the Ralston Public Schools. He came to Seymour Elementary School after 32 years with the Council Bluffs Community School District.

Diane Ostrowski, a spokeswoman for the Bluffs district, said the district received no allegations of wrongdoing by Richter while he was employed or since.""

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Published Monday April 9, 2012

$2 million bail for Ralston teacher upheld
By Kevin Cole
WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER

[Dakota Valkyrie]

More allegations?

POSTED: 4:35 pm CDT April 11, 2012

The Douglas County Attorney's Office said it's looking into new allegations against a teacher accused of sexual assault.

Nicholas Richter, 58, is accused of touching students inappropriately, and he's being held with bail set at $2 million.

Richter faces three counts of third-degree sexual assault on allegations stemming from interviews with three students between ages 9 and 10 at Seymour Elementary School.

It's unclear whether the new allegations are in connection with Ralston schools, however.

http://www.ketv.com/r/30876018/detail.html

[Dakota Valkyrie]

Diane Ostrowski, a spokeswoman for the Bluffs district, said the district received no allegations of wrongdoing by Richter while he was employed or since.""

I can point you to MANY cases where NO ONE spoke up until some brave child did. And look at what's happening in Miramonte Elementary School... the school initially said it had NO reports of misbehavior and it's come to light that there were. Or what of Brian Trumble? He apparently waited years to cross the line.

It has to start somewhere. Not all molesters start at a specific age. Some have better control than others. And some are just lucky that no one blew the whistle earlier.

I have no clue if this asshat is guilty or not. Time will tell. But the purpose of THIS website is to showcase and discuss those that get arrested. The vast majority of the time, they end up pleading guilty or being proven guilty. And on very rare occasion, shown to be innocent. When that happens, we'll discuss that too.

[kniption]

More allegations?

How can you post something that so obviously slanted against this person who has only been accused [...by three unrelated boys who - in a demographic sense - have about a 0.00054% likelihood of wanting to devise a coordinated plan against the man and who have been deemed sufficiently believable by law enforcement and prosecutors to warrant - not only an arrest - but an insanely high bail amount]?

Shame on you! SHAME ON YOU, I say!!!

[TheMeaningOfItAll]

Thanks @Dakota Valkyrie for updating. I was just coming on here to do so. @beltloop you should take what Dakota said to heart. My opinion mirrors hers. Here's a little educational reading for you so you can see what children of sexual abuse are up against:

Child sexual abuse has been reported up to 80,000 times a year, but the number of unreported instances is far greater, because the children are afraid to tell anyone what has happened, and the legal procedure for validating an episode is difficult. The problem should be identified, the abuse stopped, and the child should receive professional help. The long-term emotional and psychological damage of sexual abuse can be devastating to the child.Child sexual abuse can take place within the family, by a parent, step-parent, sibling or other relative; or outside the home, for example, by a friend, neighbor, child care person, teacher, or stranger. When sexual abuse has occurred, a child can develop a variety of distressing feelings, thoughts and behaviors.No child is psychologically prepared to cope with repeated sexual stimulation. Even a two or three year old, who cannot know the sexual activity is wrong, will develop problems resulting from the inability to cope with the overstimulation.The child of five or older who knows and cares for the abuser becomes trapped between affection or loyalty for the person, and the sense that the sexual activities are terribly wrong. If the child tries to break away from the sexual relationship, the abuser may threaten the child with violence or loss of love. When sexual abuse occurs within the family, the child may fear the anger, jealousy or shame of other family members, or be afraid the family will break up if the secret is told.

http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?name=Ch...s+for+Families