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Benson Teacher Sentenced to 9 Years for Molesting Students

(Benson, MN) — A former Swift County teacher is sentenced to nine years in prison for sexually assaulting children.

Sixty-two-year-old Roger Ebnet of Benson was arrested after a hidden camera captured him molesting boys who sat in his lap during class on November 30th and December 1st, 2022.

Twelve victims abused by Ebnet came forward and gave impact statements before his sentencing Thursday.

Ebnet taught at Northside Elementary since 1987.

He pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct last October.