14 counts of child molestation filed against former Chappell Schools employee
Share and Follow


Anthony Guadalupe was previously arrested on charges of molesting a single 4-year-old child in his care, but new charges include 14 counts of sexual abuse.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The video above is from previous reporting.

A former assistant teacher at a St. Johns County preschool has been charged with 14 counts of lewd or lascivious molestation of a child under 12, court records show.

Anthony Guadalupe, 18, was previously arrested in July on allegations of molesting a 4-year-old girl at the private preschool’s St. Johns County campus. He worked there between February and July 2022.

Since then, parents of nine alleged child victims sued Chappell Schools claiming the children suffered sexual abuse at the hands of Guadalupe. Sources tell First Coast News some of those allegations are the basis for the new charges.

Guadalupe has been held in jail without bond since July. Prosecutors say classroom surveillance footage showed a “brazen” assault on the 4-year-old child during parent pickup. Guadalupe has pleaded not guilty.

The details of the new charging document are not yet available but according to the parents’ civil complaint, Guadalupe either molested the children or made them watch sexual acts. It says parents reported concerns about his conduct to Chappell administrative staff, including screen shots taken of the classroom video livestream, allegedly showing “Guadalupe acting inappropriately.”

In an earlier statement to First Coast News, Guadalupe’s defense attorney Tim Pribisco said, “Mr. Guadalupe is yet to be formally charged. We expect charges to be forthcoming. Until charges are filed, we are not entitled to receive any of the evidence the State seeks to use to prosecute him. While we certainly have an understanding of the basis of the allegations, we cannot rush to judgment without receiving all of the information. We will work tirelessly to ensure that Mr. Guadalupe’s rights are protected and that he is zealously represented throughout this process.”

The lawsuit says school officials knew about his behavior prior to the incident that eventually led to his arrest.

“During Guadalupe’s employment and at all times material, he on numerous occasions sexually battered the Victims, masturbated in front of them, touched their 3 genitals, and/or made them watch as he sexually battered other victims,” it says.

The complaint continues, “One such incident that occurred after Chappell had knowledge, included Guadalupe pulling down one of the victim’s underpants and masturbating in front of several other Victims. This specific incident finally led to Guadalupe’s arrest.”

The complaint claims the school was not transparent about the incidents. “Even after Guadalupe was arrested, Chappell failed to timely disclose Guadalupe’s arrest and the circumstances thereof to multiple parents whose children were exposed to Guadalupe, and actually told parents their children were not victims, thereby delaying the discovery of the additional criminal acts and additional victims. Subsequent evidence has contradicted Chappell’s representations to parents that their children were not victims.”

Chappell Schools previously responded with the following statement:

Yesterday evening we received a complaint with horrible allegations that go far beyond what we know to be factual. There are multiple stories circulating that highlight grossly exaggerated and false allegations.

To be clear, we have been as transparent as possible, assisting the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office as well as the Department of Children and Families since the Anthony Guadalupe incident on 7/18/22. We have been sending regular updates to parents and maintaining an open door to meet with parents in person. The gross allegation that Chappell covered up anything, or attempted to cover up anything, is false and offensive.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Las Vegas sees millionaire residents triple in just four years

The number of millionaires living in Las Vegas has tripled in only four years

Millionaires have been flocking to Las Vegas at unprecedented rates and buying…
Texas flooding victims: What we know about those who lost their lives

Facts about the individuals who died in Texas floods

() The Fourth of July weekend flash flooding on the Guadalupe River…
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm out of Subway Series lineup with shoulder issue

Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm sidelined from Subway Series game due to shoulder problem

The struggling Yankees team, who had endured a six-game losing streak and…
Trump's DOJ issues final verdict on Jeffrey Epstein

Final decision on Jeffrey Epstein made by the Department of Justice under Trump

The FBI and the Department of Justice, during Donald Trump’s administration, have…
Former Houston appointee claims flood-ravaged Camp Mystic is 'Whites-only' in viral video

Former Houston appointee claims flood-ravaged Camp Mystic is ‘Whites-only’ in viral video

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former appointee to…
Chicago crime: Woman charged after 1 child killed, 2 injured in Logan Square stabbing before house fire, police say

Woman charged in connection with stabbing in Logan Square that resulted in 1 child’s death and injuries to 2 others before a house fire, according to police

4-year-old boy killed; 7 other people, including 2 kids and 3 police…
Travis Decker potentially spotted by family in vast Idaho forest

Family may have sighted Travis Decker in extensive Idaho woodland

Alleged child murderer Travis Decker was reportedly seen in a sprawling Idaho…
Top West Bank leaders propose leaving Palestinian Authority, recognizing the state of Israel: letter

Key West Bank Officials suggest withdrawing support from Palestinian Authority and acknowledging Israel as a state: communication

A team of five prominent Palestinian officials from the Hebron region in…