Matthew Joseph Shelton, 43, a former teacher from the Benicia Unified School District, has been charged with 12 felony counts of lewd acts on children under 14. He will stand trial in Solano County beginning October 8, after earlier hearings determined sufficient evidence existed for him to face these serious charges. The case stems from alleged misconduct that took place while he taught at Robert Semple Elementary School in 2022, with a previous acquittal on similar charges from when he worked in Napa back in 2007. Shelton remains out of custody and is represented by attorney Amanda I Bevins.
Matthew Joseph Shelton, a former school teacher, faces a jury trial on multiple felony charges of child molestation, highlighting serious concerns over teacher accountability.
The court proceedings, including several scheduled hearings and motions, reflect the ongoing legal battle surrounding allegations of sexual abuse involving children.
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