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New London Teacher Allegedly Describes How To Make Noose: Report

School officials said they are investigating after an audio recording of the teacher​'s alleged comments circulated on social media.

NEW LONDON, CT – School officials are investigating after an audio recording of a New London High School history teacher allegedly describing details of how to make a noose circulated on social media, the New London Day reported. Officials said they were made aware of the alleged incident Tuesday by a student.

According to the New London Day, school officials said the unidentified teacher was discussing cruel and unusual punishment as it relates to the death penalty at the time the comments were made. Administrators sent a message to parents immediately after being made aware of the alleged incident.

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