English Teacher Accused of Sex Crimes

(Lakewood, Colorado) Michelle Leigh Tolar, a 26-year-old teacher at Jefferson Hills, a troubled youth facility, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 16-year-old student.

From RockyMountainNews.com:

"We have laws in place to protect juveniles for a reason," said Steve Davis, Lakewood police spokesman. "No matter how appropriate the juvenile feels about the relationship, it is illegal for a 26-year-old teacher to have a sexual relationship with a 16- year-old."

Tolar was booked without bail into the Jefferson County Jail. She faces two counts of sexual assault.


[Update 06/14/07]

Tolar sentenced.