Student sexual assault, former Pius XI choir teacher sentenced
Pius XI High School, Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - A former Pius XI Catholic High School choir teacher has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a student.
Court records show 34-year-old John Anshus pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault of a student by school staff and one count of exposing his genitals. He was then sentenced to a year-and-a-half in prison and a year-and-a-half of extended supervision.
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The investigation started in May 2023. The former choir teacher was accused of inappropriate touching and comments made to girls.
At the time, Pius XI administration sent out a letter to parents. It notified them of the investigation – and that the long-term substitute, Anshus, was put on a leave of absence. During the investigation, court filings said Anshus was fired.
In February 2024, detectives learned new information, alleging that Anshus sexually assaulted a student.