THOMAS COUNTY (wtxl) - The new band director for a high school in Thomas County is arrested accused of having sex with multiple female students.
Jeffrey Gainous is charged with counts of sexual abuse, unlawful imprisonment, and six counts involving a teacher having sex with students.
He just started as the new band director at Thomas County Central High School. Gainous previously worked at T.R. Miller High School, in Brewton, Alabama. Authorities say he had sexual encounters with at least eight girls there.
He was arrested Wednesday in Thomas County and has since been transported to a jail in Brewton. Gainous resigned following his arrest.
