There were 88 female first-grade students seen on video that had physical interactions with Hopkins.
The first allegation came to light in March of 2019, but the behavior allegedly had been going on for months.
Here is a timeline of events connected to the case:
2016
April — John Austin Hopkins began working for the Springboro school district on and off as a substitute teacher and custodian.
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2018
August — Hopkins was hired and taught physical education for first and sixth grades at Clearcreek Elementary and Springboro Intermediate schools.
December — The sexual conduct with victims under 13 years old began on Dec. 12 and continued until March 6, 2019, prosecutors allege.
2019
First week of March — Springboro police investigate Hopkins' behavior after police received a report of inappropriate physical conduct with a first-grade student.
March 8 — Hopkins was placed on administrative leave.
March 12 — Hopkins submitted a letter of resignation to the Springboro school district "for personal and professional reasons."
June 17 — Springboro police took Hopkins into custody.
Credit: DaytonDailyNews
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