James Patrick Whalen
Guilty plea- Sentencing date
- Apr 24, 2017
- School and location
- Grand Forks Central High School
Grand Forks Public Schools, North Dakota - Verified
- Oct 16, 2026
- Role
- Teacher
What the source reports
James Patrick Whalen, a former teacher at Grand Forks Central High School, pleaded guilty to two counts of corruption or solicitation of a minor and one count of sexual assault, all Class C felonies, involving a student. On April 24, 2017, a Grand Forks County district judge sentenced him to four years with two suspended, five years of probation and sex offender registration.
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