A former Wimberley ISD teacher, David Schachter, is embroiled in a legal dispute after filing a federal civil rights lawsuit against Hays County sheriff officials, the Hays County district attorney, and members of Wimberley ISD staff. Schachter, who devoted 20 years to education, claims he was framed to prematurely end his career. “I had spent years trying to find the best ways to serve my community and teaching is what, you know, I was called to ultimately,” he
told KVUE
.
Having been acquitted of a Class C misdemeanor assault by offensive contact which he was accused of by two female students, Schachter’s name has not been cleared in the eyes of public perception. The case, dating back to 2022, led to Schachter’s arrest, and though he was found not guilty by a jury in 2023, he believes his reputation remains tarnished. “The hope is to get the truth out there,” Schachter
stated
.
His attorney, civil rights lawyer Rebecca Webber, criticizes the handling of the investigation, highlighting a failure to interview other students in the classroom and stating, “It was malicious and purposeful to ruin his career,” in an interview with
KVUE
. Webber points to evidence from a school resource officer’s body camera footage that allegedly supports the claim of the investigation being inflamed by rumors from school leaders. The lawsuit also names the school’s then-principal, accusing her of issuing misleading statements to Hays County law enforcement.
Although Schachter has made strides to rebuild his life, securing employment as a manager at a storage facility, the scars of the ordeal linger. He and his family experienced an upheaval that has not subsided even with his criminal record expunged. As Schachter attempts to navigate a world where his mugshot and articles about the accusations are easily accessible online, he says, “I did so much good, and I changed so many lives. And to know that this is my legacy now and done through no choice of my own,” as reported by
KVUE
, echoing the profound impact this has had on his life and legacy.
The lawsuit seeks damages for lost wages, mental anguish, and the alleged violation of Schachter’s rights. He has requested a jury trial. Meanwhile, the Texas Education Agency continues to review his teaching license. KVUE’s attempts to gain comments from Hays County and Wimberly ISD were met with silence, as both declined to comment on the matter. Similarly, representatives for Schachter have withheld comments at this time, according to
MSN
.
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