Former Dade principal faces rape, child molestation charges

The charges

Brent Cooper, a former principal of Dade County High School, faces new charges of rape and child molestation. The development was reported by the Chattanooga Times Free Press.

The charges describe allegations against Cooper. A criminal charge is not a finding of guilt; the case must proceed through the legal system.

School connection

Cooper previously served as principal of Dade County High School. The charges are connected to his past role as a school administrator, but the available facts do not identify when the alleged conduct occurred or whether it involved a student, school property or school activities.

What happens next

The case will move through court proceedings. Those proceedings may establish the specific allegations, the status of the case and any scheduled hearings through official records.

The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported the development. Its report is linked below.

Records and updates

Official court filings are the key records for the charges and future case activity. Any changes to the charges, court dates or disposition of the case should be reflected in those records.

Cooper remains described here as facing charges, not as having been convicted.