A former Omaha Middle school teacher who is accused of molesting a child will be scheduled to appear for trial on Feb 20th.

Prosecutors say Shad Knutson a social studies teacher went two years with the act. The 35-year-old teacher had molested or had inappropriate relationships with students ages 13-15 from 2008 to 2010 at Nathan Hale Magnet Middle School.

Knutson is charged with seven felony counts, including sexual assault of a child.
Knutson’s attorney sought out separate trials, but Douglas County District Judge Duane Dougherty refused the request because all accusations are too similar so all the girls he is accused of molesting may testify at the same trial.