Grand Forks Teacher Facing More Charges

A Grand Forks Central High School teacher accused of having sex with a student is facing additional charges.

Police allege that 41-year-old James Whalen engaged in sex acts with the teen at the school and in his home between November and February.

He initially faced two felony counts of corruption or solicitation of a minor.

He now faces a third count, along with a sexual assault charge.

Whalen could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

He joined the Grand Forks school system as a science teacher in August 1998.

He resigned earlier this month.