Former Gilman School teacher, Christopher Bendann, faces child pornography charges and refuses to attend federal trial.

Former Gilman School teacher, Christopher Bendann, faces child pornography charges and refuses to attend his federal trial. Bendann, accused of sexual exploitation of minors and child pornography possession, remains in jail. His absence at the trial did not halt proceedings, but his refusal to leave his cell has delayed the trial. Bendann denies the charges and is ordered to remain in custody.