A Special Ed Teacher From Kingsport Has A New Court Date Set In Sullivan County Criminal Court. Michelle Carpenter, Who Taught Pre-Kindergarten Special Needs Students, Faces 20 Felony Counts Of Child Abuse. A Status Hearing Is Set For July 9th, At Which Time A Trial Date Could Be Set. Carpenter Faces Up To Six Years In Prison If She’s Convicted. Kingsport City Schools Recently Settled A Federal Civil Lawsuit By Parents Of Four Of The Ten Victims For $280,000.
