Michael Zrncic
The co-owner of Z's Karate Studio in Hampden Township was arraigned today on charges that he had a sexual relationship with a female karate student, court documents state.
Michael Zrncic, 32, a math teacher at Cedar Cliff High School, faces charges including indecent assault, corruption of minors, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and aggravated indecent assault.
Zrncic, of the 900 block of Lancelot Avenue, Upper Allen Township, surrendered to police at the office of District Judge Thomas A. Placey. He was released on $25,000 unsecured bail to await a preliminary hearing set for Oct. 3.
Zrncic's atttorney, Heidi Eakin, declined to comment on the charges. Eakin said her client will not be making any statements.
In a statement released by the West Shore School District, spokeswoman Crista Foradori said officials have been made aware Zrncic was arrested and arraigned.
Foradori said Zrncic has been out on leave since the school year began and has not been in class. The district, she said, is continuing its own investigation.
According to the probable-cause affidavit filed by Detective Sid Deyo, Zrncic and the girl were involved in sexual activity between February and March.
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