Gerard Flaherty, a 43-year-old employee at the Contra Costa School of the Performing Arts in Walnut Creek, has been arrested on suspicion of raping a underage student. The arrest was made by Walnut Creek police, though few details are available due to the victim's age. Flaherty remains in custody without bail, facing allegations of raping a person while asleep and assault with intent to commit rape. The investigation is ongoing and formal charges have not yet been filed by the District Attorney's Office.
The arrest of 43-year-old Gerard Flaherty, an employee at the Contra Costa School of the Performing Arts, raises serious concerns about safeguarding students.
Police have not provided the specifics of their investigation, citing the age of the victim as a reason for the limited information disclosed as the case develops.
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