High school teacher accused of soliciting student

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A high school English teacher has been charged with the solicitation of a minor.

A criminal complaint states Nathan Lee Litteral, 37, of Kenova, is accused of soliciting underage girls through text messages and social media.

Litteral is an employee at Huntington High School. According to Cabell County Schools, Litteral is on administrative leave.

The Cabell County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints and obtained information from parents of students, students and former students.

Investigators report allegations that Litteral asked for and sent lewd pictures to underaged girls. Litteral is also accused of sending inappropriate messages that were sexual in nature.

The criminal complaint states the actions occurred between August 2017 and December 2020.

According to the West Virginia Regional Jail Authority, Litteral is in custody in the Western Regional Jail. His bond is $50,000 cash only.

A preliminary hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1.

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