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September 22, 2002
PENSACOLA -- A high school principal retired after the school board began investigating allegations that he demanded sexual favors from two teachers so they could keep their jobs.
Tom Frazier, 57, retired from Escambia High School on Friday after working for the county's school district for 30 years. School district officials have notified police about the complaints, but no charges were filed as of Saturday, according to the Escambia County sheriff's office.
Unless one of the teachers files a criminal complaint, there will not be enough evidence to charge Frazier, said sheriff's Lt. Dale Tharp.
"This is one of the most bizarre things I have heard of," school district spokesman Ronnie Arnold said. "This is one of our most veteran, respected principals."
Frazier could not be reached for comment.
Two teachers, whom school officials didn't identify, told the school board that Frazier threatened their job security to solicit sex acts from them.
The teachers remain on the job as school officials attempt to complete the investigation, which was expected to be finished in 10 days.