Notre Dame College Prep Teacher Who Committed Suicide Suspected of 'Inappropriate Communications'

By Jennifer Johnson
Niles Herald-Spectator
April 17, 2013

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A Notre Dame College Prep teacher who committed suicide this week had been under investigation by Niles Police prior to his death, authorities said Wednesday afternoon.

The Niles Police Department said in a statement that the investigation of Richard Balentine, 38, involved “inappropriate communications between Mr. Balentine and current or former Notre Dame students.”

Contact: jjohnson@pioneerlocal.com