(Greenville, North Carolina) Last February, South Central High School English teacher Katherine B. "Katy" Tew, 30, was arrested and charged with taking indecent liberties and having sex with a 17-year-old student. An investigation found that Tew had apparently been in a long-term relationship with the boy. However, regardless of age, state law prohibits sexual contact between a teacher and student at the same school.
Katherine B. "Katy" Tew
Last Thursday, Tew's attorney stated that she was pleading not guilty to the charges and she had rejected a plea offer from Assistant District Attorney Kimberly Robb. Katy Tew has opted to go to trial. She's scheduled to face the charges against her on August 15.
Tew may be taking a big risk by going to trial because juries tend to be unpredictable. Not only that, but her 17-year-old student lover will be testifying against her.
[Update 01/24/06]
Tew convicted, gets probation.
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