Female Teacher Accused of Sex with 13-Year-Old Boy 

(Swanton, Vermont) A 24-year-old teaching assistant at Mississquoi Valley Union High School, Melanie Hackett, has been charged for having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student. On Monday, Hackett pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual abuse in Vermont District Court in St. Albans.

According to police, Hackett confessed to engaging in sex with the boy. She has been placed on administrative leave from her teaching duties. (H/T Don Morgenstern)


[Update 07/13/06]

Hackett expected to plea down.



[Update 11/09/06]

Plea deal rejected by judge. Hackett going to trial.


[Update 03/03/07]

Hackett sentenced.