Two Former School Officials Indicted on Child Sex Abuse Charges in California, South Carolina

Two separate cases of child sexual abuse allegations involving school employees have emerged in 2025. Dominic James Vannucci, a former middle school teacher’s aide in Contra Costa County, was indicted for receiving and possessing child pornography, with authorities alleging possession of materials depicting a prepubescent minor. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in prison and significant fines. In Anderson County, Gregg Hayden, a retired deputy, school board member, and school safety supervisor, was charged with criminal sexual conduct with a minor and attempted criminal sexual conduct after witnesses reported seeing abuse occurring in his vehicle with a child he knew through a church mentorship program. Hayden resigned from his school position following his arrest and is currently held in detention as the investigation continues. Authorities in both cases emphasize the commitment to seek justice irrespective of the accused’s positions.