Former Denver Public Schools principal Dave Debus has been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing in a case where a former student claimed that he touched him inappropriately.
The student alleged that Debus, 47, touched him on his back, shoulders and legs and ran his hands up and down his body.
But Lynn Kimbrough, spokesperson for the Denver district attorney’s office, said that a review of the case revealed no criminal acts by Debus.
“Our review of the facts of the case earlier this week showed no criminal conduct,” said Kimbrough.
She said the case was presented to prosecutors Monday. After a review and the finding of no criminal acts, a decision was made not to file, she said.
Debus resigned from the district in December.
The student, who attended the Contemporary Learning Academy, an alternative school, claimed the incidents occurred during the second week of November.
He filed a notice that he intends to sue Denver Public Schools for $150,000.
Howard Pankratz: 303-954-1939 or hpankratz@denverpost.com
