(Round Lake, Illinois) A 32-year-old teacher assistant at Round Lake High School, Francine Cordova, was arrested Monday for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student in her learning disabled class. Interestingly, it appears that Cordova and the student were actually shacking up together at Cordova's apartment. According to Round Lake Police Chief Cliff Metaxa, investigators went undercover to expose the relationship.
Once confronted, Cordova was arrested without incident and the student admitted that the relationship began in October 2006. A search found that the two even shared a joint checking account.
Jerri Ryan, school district attorney, said that Cordova has been suspended without pay from her teaching position. She faces one count of felony sexual assault and is in custody at the Lake County Jail on $40,000 bond. If convicted, Cordova may get 15 years in prison.
Tip: Don Morgenstern
[Update 04/04/07]
Francine Cordova pleaded not guilty to eight counts of criminal sexual assault. Circuit Judge John Phillips scheduled a follow-up court appearance for Cordova on May 30th and her trial is scheduled to start on June 25th.
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