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The worst teacher? Florida teacher is arrested for having sex with a student

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  • Teacher arrested for having sex with student.
  • Did she engage in inappropriate behavior with the student?
  • What punishment does she face?

A Florida teacher was arrested for having an inappropriate relationship with one of her students. The school announced that they are investigating the incident and declared that they are shocked by the accusations because the teacher always had an impeccable reputation.

This year, various reports about teachers having romantic or sexual relationships with their students have come out. One of the cases that most shocked the nation was that of Marka Bodine, a teacher who had been having sexual relations with a minor for more than three years since he was 13 years old.

TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEX WITH A STUDENT

TEACHER ACCUSED OF INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT
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In Florida, an English teacher is being accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with one of her students. According to initial reports, the 42-year-old teacher had sexual relations with a student under 18 years of age. Florida police arrested her and are currently investigating the situation.

Jamie Melton was the teacher accused of sex with a student. According to the investigation, the teacher was found to be earning around $25,000 a year at Tampa’s private Carrollwood Day School and is now facing criminal charges, the New York Post reported.

What will happen to the Jamie Melton?

What will happen with the teacher?
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Melton’s arrest came a day after probable cause was given and a warrant was issued, Fox 13 reported. According to details of the incident, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said the teacher was being accused of having sexual relations with one of her students.

«This woman was a trusted member of this community, who was responsible for the education and welfare of students but instead violated that trust. As a father, I am disgusted and I hope that she faces the full consequences of her actions, ”said Sheriff Chad Chronister, according to Fox 13.

Did it happen with other students?

Did it happen with other students?
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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stated that the teacher is being investigated to determine if she has had relations with other students, although they consider it to be an isolated event. At the moment, the investigation against Jamie Melton is still ongoing.

In the recent statements offered by the authorities, they indicated that they believe that it is an isolated incident, but that if the parents of the private school Carrollwood Day School have more information about it, they should call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at (813) 247-8200. Complaint will remain anonymous.

What did the Tampa school announce?

Arrested Florida teacher: What did the Tampa school announce?
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Through an official statement, Carrollwood Day School announced that the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the police, together with the CDS administration, informed the Tampa private school about the arrest involving the teacher. Jaime Melton, who was accused of sexual assault of «a child over 12 years of age, but under 18 years of age.»

“CDS administration was made aware of the arrest of 10th and 11th grade Language Arts teacher, Jaime Melton. As of right now, we have been informed that Ms. Melton has been charged with Sexual Battery, Child Over 12 but Less than 18, by a Person in Familial or Custodial Authority,” reported the Carrollwood Day School in the release. Filed Under: Teacher Arrested Florida

A Flawed Record?

Arrested Florida Teacher: A Flawed Record?
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In the statements provided by the Carrollwood Day School, they stated that the investigation is ongoing but that they can attest that the teacher has had an «impeccable» teaching record. For that reason, they had never had any concern about her conduct with students. However, she has been suspended.

“Due to the ongoing investigation, no further details will be released at this time. Ms. Melton has had an unblemished teaching record and we have not had any concerns about her conduct prior. Ms. Melton has been suspended from her position immediately,” read the official statement issued by Carrollwood Day School. Filed Under: Teacher Arrested Florida

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