New Indictment for Counselor Accused of Sex with Boy

(Bayonne, New Jersey) A 50-year-old former guidance counselor at Bayonne High School, Diane West, has been "re-indicted" by a Hudson County grand jury for allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old male student.

West was initially indicted in November 2004 on several charges, including aggravated sexual assault, however, due to complications raised by the defense attorney, the prosecution decided to file a "superseding" indictment, taking precedence over the original indictment.

According to Hudson County Prosecutor Edward DeFazio, West will be arraigned in 3 to 4 weeks.


[Update 10/10/06]

Bayonne School System being sued for failing to protect students from Diane West.