From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — A Clay native and former Pinson Valley High School Band director is scheduled to go on trial Aug. 12, 2019.
Adam Gregory Bearden, 26, was indicted on March 9, 2018, on the felony charge of a school employee having sexual contact with a student under the age of 19.
Adam Gregory Bearden. Photo from Jefferson County Jail.
He was accused of touching the student’s buttocks “for the purpose of gratifying the sexual desire of either party.” Bearden resigned his position in 2017 following the allegation.
Bearden is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on July 8 at 9 a.m.
According to court documents, Circuit Judge James H. Hard allowed Bearden to travel outside of the country from March 22 to April 1 for his honeymoon. This ruling was made despite the state’s objection.
