NY Teacher Sentenced in Boy-Straddling Case

(Elmsford, New York) In May 2007, a 24-year-old social studies teacher at Lakeland High School, Stephanie A. Gross, was arrested and charged after she was caught having sexual contact with a 16-year-old boy in her parked car behind an Elmsford restaurant. While on routine patrol, an Elmsford police officer saw Gross "straddling the victim" in the car's passenger seat.

Gross was charged with third-degree sexual abuse and endangering the welfare of a child. Oddly, Gross' behavior runs counter to her previous statements that she wants to become the first female President of the U.S. and that she strongly believes in doing the right thing.

Nevertheless, Gross, now 25, pleaded guilty yesterday in Elmsford Village Court to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct in accordance with a plea deal. In exchange, Gross agreed to pay a $300 fine and be on probation for one year during which she won't be allowed to teach. She also will not be required to register as a sex offender.

I suggest that this incident may affect Gross' future political plans to become President of the United States.