Teacher Michelle Morano, 34, was able to walk out of court today as Judge Donald J. Volkert Jr. sentenced her to no jail for a conviction of sex assault of a special education student. Despite a call by the prosecution to have Morano spend a year in jail, Judge Volkert gave her three years of probation.
The married, mother-of-two was stripped of her teaching credentials in New Jersey, however, so far there is no indication that she is required to register as a sex offender. It's quite a lenient resolution to the case, I believe.
New Jersey Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault
[Previous 3/24/07 post bumped]
(North Caldwell, New Jersey) A 33-year-old English teacher at West Essex Regional High School, Michelle Morano, was arrested yesterday for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student from late 2006 until January. Morano is charged with sexual assault.
Authorities were tipped to the relationship during the performance of an unrelated insurance fraud investigation. No elaboration was provided.
Morano was booked into the Essex County Jail with bond set at $200,000. A court appearance is scheduled for Monday.
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