New Jersey, January 17: Laura Caron, a 34-year-old former 5th-grade teacher at Middle Township Elementary School in US’ New Jersey, has been arrested on shocking charges of having sex with a minor student. Authorities allege that Caron engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student that began when he was 11 years old and continued until he was 15 resulting in her pregnancy. 

The case came to light in December 2024 when the victim's father posted on Facebook, noting a striking resemblance between his son and Caron's 5-year-old child, reported NYPost. Investigators revealed that the abuse occurred between 2016 and 2020, during a period when the student was living in Caron's home. Sex With Students in Missouri: Teacher Arrested For Offering Money, Drugs and Alcohol to Kids in Exchange for Sex.

Key Details of the Case

  • Caron is charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault, and second-degree child endangerment.

  • The abuse began when the victim was 11 and continued until he was 14 or 15.

  • In 2019, when the victim was 13, Caron became pregnant with his child.

  • The victim's siblings reportedly witnessed inappropriate behaviour and confirmed the abuse.

Legal Consequences

If convicted, Caron could face 10 to 20 years in New Jersey State Prison, with potential additional charges. She is currently being held at the Cape May County Correctional Facility pending her initial court appearance. Tennessee Shocker: Female Teacher Alissa McCommon Has Sex With 12-Year-Old Student, Gets Pregnant With His Child; Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison.

The Middle Township School District has placed Caron on paid administrative leave and is cooperating with authorities. Counselling and support services are being made available to students, staff, and families affected by the allegations.

Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland stated the gravity of the case, saying that the charges represent a "deeply troubling breach of trust" by an educator.

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