FARGO (AP KFGO-AM) - A suspended West Fargo teacher who is accused of a child sex crime is scheduled for trial early next spring.
Court officials have scheduled a 5-7-day trial for Aaron Knodel, beginning March 24.
Knodel, a high school teacher in West Fargo, is accused of having sexual contact with a 17-year-old female student more than five years ago. He has pleaded not guilty to five counts of felony corruption or solicitation of a minor. He could face up to 35 years in prison if convicted.
Knodel was named the 2014 teacher of the year by North Dakota's teachers union.