SoCal High School Teacher Charged with Sexual Assault of Two Underage Students
A Southern California high school teacher has been charged with illegal sexual acts against two minor students, according to the authorities. The Charter Oak High School teacher, who has been identified as Joshua Daniel McGinn (41), faces multiple charges, including the following:
- Four felony counts of oral copulation on a minor
- One felony count of a sexual penetration by use of force
- One felony count of sexual penetration by use of force
- Two felony counts of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor
- One felony count of possession of child pornography
This information was made available by the Los Angeles County District Attorney in a news release on Tuesday.
According to authorities, “prosecutors from [the] Sex Crimes Division are working tirelessly to ensure justice is served for the victims and their families. [They] also want to encourage anyone who may have additional information or has been victimized to come forward and report information to the Covina Police Department.”
The Covina teacher was arrested on December 18, 2024 and is being held without bail, according to officials. McGinn is scheduled to be arraigned on January 6, 2024. If he is convicted, he faces up to 13 years and 6 months in prison.
The sexual abuse occurred while McGinn was a teacher with the Charter Oak Unified School District, specifically in 2022. The abuse was reported to the Police Department.
Unfortunately, the sexual abuse of students at the hands of teachers is very common. Teachers and other trusted adults in schools take advantage of their positions to abuse minors. In many cases, the minors do not report the abuse because they are afraid that they will face further abuse or they simply do not believe that anything will be done about the abuse. However, it is important to note that students that suffered sexual abuse at the hands of teachers have the right to take action – against the teacher that attacked them, the school, and the school district.
If you are ready to explore the legal options available to you, do not hesitate to reach out to our team as soon as possible. Here at the Downtown L.A. Law Group, our team is more than ready to provide you with the guidance that you need. Our team has decades of experience handling sexual abuse claims and is ready to help you fight for your rights and secure the payout that you are owed. If you are ready to learn more about the legal options available to you, contact us today.

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Sexual Assault of Students
Sexual abuse refers to any sexual misconduct. Child sex abuse refers to any sexual contact with a minor, as minors can never consent to sexual contact. This can include the following:
- Rape and attempted rape
- Sodomy
- Penetration with objects
- Forced kissing on the mouth, lips, or anywhere on the body
- Fondling, groping, or any unwanted touching
- Forcing minors to pose for explicit content (photos or videos)
- Making inappropriate jokes or comments to the minor or within earshot of the minor
- And more
Possible Injuries Resulting from Child Sexual Abuse
Some of the injuries resulting from child sex abuse could include the following:
- Injuries to genitals
- Injuries to reproductive programs
- Sexually transmitted infections
- Unwanted pregnancies and related complications
- Psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, panic, etc.
- Increased risk of self-harm
- Increased risk of substance abuse
- And more
In addition, it is important to note that survivors of child sex abuse may experience long-term effects of the abuse that may last well into adulthood. These effects could result in survivors having trouble forming normal relationships, keeping down jobs, etc.
Can I File a Lawsuit for Sexual Abuse?
Yes, you could have the right to file a lawsuit. Of course, you could pursue criminal charges against the attacker, whether it is a teacher or any other school staff. However, you could also pursue a civil lawsuit against the school – or the school district – that employed the teacher. This is because school districts have the duty to keep students safe. When hiring teachers and any other school staff, they must subject them to background checks, appropriate training, and supervision. They must also have appropriate policies and procedures to be able to identify and address reports of abuse. When schools or districts fail to identify abuse, fail to address abuse when reports are made, or cover up abuse, they can be liable for all resulting harm and could be sued.
Class Action Lawsuits for Child Sex Abuse at Schools
In cases of child sex abuse at schools, there may be many victims that suffered abuse at the hands of the same teacher, class action lawsuits are likely. When survivors of child sex abuse come forward and come together to file claims against the school district, these class action lawsuits can reach multi-million-dollar settlement amounts.
What Compensation is Available for Recovery?
Survivors of child sex abuse in SoCal schools could be entitled to receive compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Punitive damages
- Treble damages
- Punitive damages
- Legal costs
In general, school sex abuse cases are high value cases; these cases can be worth up to $5 million, with class action lawsuits reaching multi-million-dollar amounts. Here at our law firm, our team is fully committed to fighting your rights and helping you secure the maximum recovery available for your claim – whether it is through negotiating a settlement or taking your claim to trial to reach a verdict.
If you have questions about the possible value of your claim and what you could ultimately recover if your lawsuit is successful, contact us today.
How Long Do I have to Sue?
In general, in the state of California, victims of child sex abuse have until the age of forty to file their lawsuits. However, certain exceptions could apply, which could toll or pause the deadline that applies. If you are unsure of the total time that you have to file your claim and hold the negligent school district accountable for your injuries, contact us today. Our team will evaluate your claim and ensure that your claim is filed within the appropriate timeframe.
Contact the Downtown L.A. Law Group Today
Were you abused at Charter Oak High School by Joshua Daniel McGinn or another teacher? If so, you could have the right to file a lawsuit against the Charter Oak Unified School District. For more information about the legal options available to you, please do not hesitate to reach out to our legal team as soon as possible. We understand that school child sex abuse is a major problem in California schools, and we are committed to getting survivors justice.
Free Case Reviews: to ensure that we remain accessible, we offer free case evaluations. These include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our child sex abuse experts will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and provide you with all the information that you need to begin or continue your lawsuit against the school district. If you would like to schedule a free case review, contact us today!
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Our team is ready to fight for the rights of survivors of school child sex abuse. Contact us today!
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