Former Sedalia councilman under criminal investigation removed from nonprofit’s board of directors
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Former Sedalia Councilman Tom Oldham has been removed from a nonprofit’s board of directors.
Sedalia Citizens Against Spouse Abuse announced in a Thursday social media post that it terminated Oldham’s board membership.
Oldham stepped down from his position last week after “serious allegations” were brought against him, the City of Sedalia wrote in a social media post. The city did not elaborate on the allegations in the post or in communications with ABC 17 News.
Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders told ABC 17 News in emails that his office is investigating Oldham. The criminal investigation includes the possible sexual harassment of a youth.
Anders wrote last week that the investigation “involves the extraction of data from electronic devices,” so there is no timeline for when possible charges could be filed. Charges have yet to appear on Casenet.
“Like many, we are saddened to learn of these allegations and the effects it has had on several of our community members. It can be shocking or alarming to learn of the abuse perpetrated by individuals in positions of power. However, our knowledge and awareness of these atrocities is attributed first and foremost to the courageous survivors who have come forward to report the abuse to friends, family, colleagues, and/or authorities. It is their bravery that inspires everyone at CASA to continue providing life-changing, life-saving, confidential services,” CASA wrote in its statement.
“For 42 years, we have been committed to our mission to empower victims of domestic and sexual violence to regain control of their lives through education, advocacy, and coordination of community resources. We remain committed to this mission and have always and will always stand with survivors. If you or someone you know is suffering from abuse, please contact CASA. We are here to help and WE BELIEVE YOU!”