No charges to be issued against Dominican High School coach

WHITEFISH BAY -- Milwaukee County District Attorney Kent Lovern announced Tuesday, July 10th no charges will be filed against Paul Wollersheim, a championship-winning basketball coach from Whitefish Bay's Dominican High School.

Wollersheim was arrested for third-degree sexual assault back in May.

Wollersheim led the Whitefish Bay Dominican High School Knights basketball team to its third state championship this past winter and also serves as the school's Athletic Director.

Colleen Brady, the head of Dominican High School told FOX6 News Wollersheim and another employee were in the school just after 1:00 a.m. Friday morning, May 25th.

The employee reportedly went to the police less than an hour later, accusing Wollersheim of making inappropriate contact.

The school placed Wollersheim on paid administrative leave during their investigation. Wollersheim posting a $1,000 bond and was released from jail.

Dominican High School released the following statement to FOX6 News following the DA's decision not to issue charges:

“Dominican High School is aware that the District Attorney will not be filing charges against Paul Wollersheim. This is a confidential personnel matter and therefore Dominican High School cannot make any further comment. We take seriously our responsibility to honor and support our Sinsinawa Dominican values of truth, compassion, justice, community and partnership.  Our primary priority at this time is ensuring the well-being of our students and providing them with a positive and supportive learning environment.”

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