By Lori Ehde
Three Luverne High School 10th-graders are suspended, and a fourth is pending following their behavior in the FFA Haunted Hallway Oct. 31.
According to information at the district office and at the Rock County Attorney’s Office, a girl allegedly engaged in oral sex with three male classmates during Halloween activities.
Rock County law enforcement and Family Services investigated the incident to determine whether the acts were consensual.
Those reports were forwarded to the County Attorney’s Office.
Upon reviewing the information, Assistant County Attorney Terry Vajgrt said he found no evidence to suggest that criminal sexual conduct statutes were violated.
"The evidence suggests the conduct was consensual," Vagjrt said.
He said he has not ruled out consideration of indecent exposure charges.
Meanwhile, the three boys are suspended from school for 10 days. When they return on Nov. 19, they will meet with High School Principal Gary Fisher for a readmission conference.
The behavior violates Minnesota State High School League rules, and those students involved in extra-curricular activities will face those penalties as well.
For a first violation of MSHL rules, students are out for two events and two weeks.
While the district office was still conferring on the girl’s suspension at press time Wednesday, Superintendent Vince Schaefer said, "All the kids will ultimately be disciplined the same."
He described the matter as a "difficult situation caused by inappropriate — at the very least — behavior."