A former Ridgevue High School teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has waived his right to a preliminary hearing, sending the case directly to district court.
Troy McFadden appeared by Zoom Friday and waived the hearing. The decision is not a guilty plea or an admission of the allegations. It means prosecutors will not have to present evidence to establish probable cause before the two-felony case advances.
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McFadden is charged with two counts of sexual battery of a minor child 16 or 17 years of age…