Two Former Employees Granted Protective Orders Against Ex-Lawrence Township Principal Accused of Sexual Assault
LAWRENCE, INDIANA — Two women who worked under former Belzer Middle School Principal Victor Bush have been granted protective orders following allegations that Bush sexually assaulted both women during a trip to Kentucky earlier this year.
According to court filings and interviews, both women — one of them identified as 27-year-old McKinsey Glover — claim Bush assaulted them on the same night in April 2024 while they were in Covington, Kentucky, attending a college celebration for Bush’s son.
Two Women Allege Assaults on the Same Night
The second woman, whose name has not been released, told investigators she attended the April 26 celebration at the Embassy Suites hotel in Covington alongside Bush’s family and friends. She stated that while guests gathered in the lobby, Bush made multiple unwanted advances toward her, even grabbing her by the back of her pants when she tried to walk away.
“I started to get up from my seat to get away from the respondent,” she wrote in court documents. “He then grabbed me by the back of my pants and pulled me back down.”
She said the commotion drew the attention of others nearby, causing Bush to stop. The woman added that she had known Bush for years, calling him her former high school teacher, boss, and family friend, and never imagined such behavior from him.
Employee Speaks Publicly About Her Experience
Glover, who also worked under Bush at Belzer Middle School, said she was in a separate hotel suite later that evening when Bush allegedly closed a door, isolated her, and sexually assaulted her.
In an emotional interview with 13News, Glover said,
“I want other young women, men — all victims — to feel safe with voicing their story. My story is my story. And unfortunately, it is the truth. I wish it was a lie. I wish.”
Glover and the second woman discovered each other’s experiences and decided to come forward last month, leading to Bush’s resignation on October 14, which he submitted without explanation.
Investigation Ongoing, No Criminal Charges Yet
A judge issued the protective orders for both women one day after Bush’s resignation. While Covington, Kentucky police confirmed an investigation is underway, Bush has not been criminally charged as of this week.
In his resignation letter, Bush wrote only:
“Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve as an educator in MSD Lawrence Township for well over a decade.”
The district accepted his resignation immediately and has not commented further on the ongoing investigation.
As the case unfolds, both women say they hope their actions encourage other victims of workplace or sexual misconduct to come forward. For continued updates on education and legal developments across the Midwest, visit ChicagoMusicGuide.com.