Wisconsin Teacher Accused of Sex Assault of Girl

(Milwaukee, Wisconsin) A 26-year-old teacher and girls soccer coach, Emily Louise Patterson, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old female student. Patterson coached at Brown Deer High School and taught at Mukwonago High School.

Patterson faces one count of sexual assault of a student by school staff.

According to the complaint, Patterson and the girl became friends during the 2008-2009 girls soccer season and became physically involved in January of this year.

Patterson is charged with one incident that allegedly occurred when she spent the night at the girl's house.

According to the complaint, the incident involved Patterson and the girl groping and touching each other outside their clothing.

Authorities were alerted to the alleged relationship when rumors started circulating among Brown Deer High School students.