Tuesday, November 04, 2008

New Jersey Mom, 55, Son's Friend, 15 (scroll for update)

(Morris Township, New Jersey) A 55-year-old homemaker and mother, Josette M. Taylor, was arrested this week for allegedly engaging in an extended-term sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy. The alleged victim is Taylor's son's friend.

Taylor has been charged with sexual assault and child endangerment.
Township Detective Sgt. Thomas Manning received information from a citizen about Taylor's alleged illicit relationship with the teenager, which apparently started over the summer.

The citizen relayed to police that he or she discovered a handwritten note among the teen's possessions that was intimate and suggested a physical relationship. It was signed by "Mrs. T.," according to the arrest affidavit.

The teen was interviewed Monday by police and indicated he became involved in a sexual relationship with the woman that had begun with kissing. He told police he received the note about two weeks ago.
Taylor was booked and released on $50,000 bail.


[Update 10/1/08]

(Morris Township, New Jersey) Today, a Morris County grand jury indicted Josette M. Taylor, now identified as 53 years old, on multiple sex crime charges stemming from an alleged nine-month relationship with a 15-year-old boy.

Taylor faces multiple counts of sexual assault, multiple counts of criminal sexual assault and child endangerment.


[Update 11/4/08]

(Morristown, New Jersey) Yesterday, Josette Taylor, 53, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual assault before Superior Court Judge Thomas V. Manahan. She faces a possible five years in prison when sentenced, tentatively scheduled for January.

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