Zachary Scheich Sentenced for School Fraud, Sexual Assaults

Zachary Scheich, a 27-year-old man, was sentenced to 85 to 120 years in prison for impersonating a high school student to sexually assault multiple underage girls, some as young as 13. Over 54 days, he posed as a 17-year-old named 'Zak Hess' at two Lincoln, Nebraska high schools, using forged documents to gain enrollment. Scheich's actions led to significant emotional and psychological harm for his victims, prompting the judge to highlight their vulnerability and his predatory behavior. After pleading no contest to five felonies, including first-degree sexual assault, he will not be eligible for parole for 40 years and must register as a sex offender. Additionally, Angela Navarro, 23, is facing charges for aiding Scheich by pretending to be his mother during the enrollment process. The case has raised serious concerns about school security and the effectiveness of enrollment verification processes.