Using a position of power to exploit the trust of a child is a serious crime that should come with serious consequences. That is why Rep. Joe D’Orsie, R-Manchester, introduced legislation to increase the grading of the corruption of a minor charge when the crime was perpetrated by someone in a position of authority.

Specifically, House Bill 1847 would enhance the charge from a first-degree misdemeanor to a felony of the third degree in instances when the accused is a police officer or school employee and is in the position of instructor or mentor of the abused child.