Grand Forks Teacher Charged

A science teacher at Grand Forks Central High School is charged with having sex with a student.

An arrest warrant is out for 41–year–old James Whalen.

He is charged with two counts of corruption of a minor.

The state’s attorney says Whalen engaged in a sex act with a minor over 15 years old at the high school.

He is also accused of a sex act with the student at a private residence.

Whalen faces up to 15 years in prison for both charges.

Police began investigating the case last Tuesday and they say their investigation continues.