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Were you at Washington Irving School #14 in Indianapolis during the 2025-2026 School Year? Metzger Rosta LLP and Connell Michael LLP are conducting an investigation into allegations that a former special education teacher physically abused vulnerable students while employed at Indianapolis Public Schools' Washington Irving Neighborhood School #14. Please read and share.

Our firms currently represent multiple children and their families in connection with abuse allegations of children at IPS Washington Irving Neighborhood School 14. Many of the children involved have significant disabilities and were unable to communicate or report what was allegedly happening to them. The allegations raise serious concerns about the safety of some of the school system’s most vulnerable students and whether warning signs were recognized, reported, addressed, or ignored.

Our investigation remains active, and we believe additional children, former employees, and other witnesses possess information. We are seeking to determine the full scope of the alleged misconduct, whether other students were affected, and what was known by school officials during employee Hunter Sesemann’s employment.

The following news reports provide additional background regarding the criminal investigation of former teacher Hunter Sesemann:

• FOX59: IPS teacher investigated after excessive force complaint https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/ips-teacher-investigated-after-excessive-force-complaint/
• WIBC: Tort Alleges IPS Teacher Repeatedly Abused Autistic Student https://wibc.com/844464/tort-alleges-ips-teacher-repeatedly-abused-autistic-student/

If your child attended Washington Irving Neighborhood School #14, particularly during the time Hunter Sesemann worked there, or if you have information regarding his conduct or the School's response to concerns about his behavior, we encourage you to contact our offices. Even information that may seem insignificant could prove critical in helping us establish the full extent of what occurred and ensuring that every affected family has an opportunity to share their own experiences and aid in the investigation.

To speak with us, please contact:

Metzger Rosta LLP
Michele Wojnar – [email protected]
(317) 703-2170

Connell Michael LLP
Lori Elmlinger – [email protected]
(317) 333-6080
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Every child deserves a safe and supported childhood. In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, we are reminded of the role we all play in protecting and advocating for children.

At Metzger Rosta LLP and Connell Michael LLP, we are dedicated to standing with children and families, working to promote safety, accountability, and a stronger future for those impacted.