Arkansas Teacher Accused of Sex with Male Student

(Beebe, Arkansas) A 23-year-old substitute teacher at Beebe High School, Jessica James, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sex with a 16-year-old male student.

James has been charged with first-degree felony sexual assault. James began teaching as a substitute in September 2009. The alleged sex reportedly occurred in November 2009.

James was fired from her job in December.

After booking into custody at the White County Jail and spending the night, James was released on $50,000 bond.