- Eric Christoffersen, a teacher, faces charges of aggravated sexual abuse.
- Students allege inappropriate touching under the guise of hugs by Christoffersen.
- Prosecutors claim Christoffersen used his position to exploit students.
KEARNS — An elementary school teacher in the Granite School District is accused of inappropriately touching students under the guise of giving them hugs.
Eric Christoffersen, 40, of Kearns, was charged Thursday in 3rd District Court with three counts of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, a first-degree felony.
Christoffersen, who was placed on leave by the district in April when the allegations came to light, was fired Thursday after the charges were filed…