Criminal charges against former Moeller president dropped

Prosecutors have dropped the criminal charges Wednesday against James Marshall Hyzdu, the recently resigned president of Archbishop Moeller High School.

Hyzdu, 45, was arrested outside a Nashville bar in March. He is charged with criminal trespass, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, all of which are misdemeanors. He was placed on leave from his job and resigned April 3.

According to a police complaint, security guards said Hyzdu was "following women around, making them feel uncomfortable and causing them to become annoyed with the defendant.” Police said he was kicked out of the bar, but then repeatedly tried to get back in.

Hyzdu's next hearing was scheduled for June 6. His attorney, Ben Raybin, explained that the prosecution filed a written request to dismiss the charges Wednesday.

"As Mr. Hyzdu's attorney, I am pleased to announce that all charges against Mr. Hyzdu have been dismissed. Mr. Hyzdu did not − and has never − harassed anyone, which is why he was not charged with harassment," Raybin said in a statement. "These accusations were misreported by certain media outlets, without basis. Mr. Hyzdu looks forward to putting this incident behind him, and to focusing on a healthy and productive future for himself and his family."

Affidavits signed by prosecutor Jose Sarabia described the circumstances surrounding Hyzdu's arrest.

Raybin said the documents filed dropping the charges did not state the reason for the decision.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Charges against James Marshall Hyzdu, ex-Moeller president, dropped