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Cristo Rey hidden cam investigation update
A former security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, pleaded not guilty to a charge of invade privacy-use surveillance device.
MILWAUKEE - Fernando Bustos, a former security coordinator at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, pleaded not guilty on Thursday, March 13 to a charge of invade privacy-use surveillance device. He is accused of making hidden camera recordings in the girls' locker room at Cristo Rey.
Bustos entered the plea after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing on Thursday. The court also found probable cause to bind Bustos over for trial.
Fernando Bustos
Hidden camera investigation
What we know:
Prosecutors say Bustos had more than 400 videos recorded. FOX6 News learned Bustos is a former Greenfield police officer who resigned in 2020.
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Police said they were called to Cristo Rey Jesuit High School on Wednesday, Feb. 19. But parents said they only found out what happened after FOX6 News started asking questions.
Cristo Rey statement
What they're saying:
After Thursday's hearing, school officials issued the following in a statement:
"Cristo Rey Jesuit High School stands in solidarity with our students and families to see that Fernando Bustos is brought to justice. We are committed to making sure that our school and campus are safe and that our community receives the necessary support and resources as we all navigate this difficult time.
"Over the last 10 years, Cristo Rey Jesuit has transformed the Milwaukee area through the education of our students as they become future leaders in our community. Cristo Rey Jesuit attorneys are working closely with law enforcement officials so that we can focus our energy and efforts on the education and well-being of our students."
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What's next:
Bustos is due back in court for a scheduling conference on April 16.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, the criminal complaint associated with this case as well as previous FOX6 News coverage.