(Lake City, South Carolina) Last month, former physical education teacher Kari Huggins Campbell was sentenced by 12th Circuit Judge Michael Nettles to two and one-half years in prison after pleading guilty to a charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.
This month, Campbell's teacher credentials were permanently revoked by the South Carolina State Board of Education.
SC Teacher Accused of Sex with Student
[Previous 4/16/10 post]
(Lake City, South Carolina) A 27-year-old physical education teacher formerly at Lake City High School, Kari Huggins Campbell, was arrested for allegedly engaging in a months-long sexual relationship with a student under the age of 16. According to the Florence County Sheriff's Office, Campbell has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor and lewd act on a minor. The sex of the victim wasn't reported.
The district notified law enforcement after it said a teacher admitted Wednesday to the relationship, according to a press release. The district also said it will notify the South Carolina Department of Education.Campbell was booked into custody at the Florence County Detention Center and later released on $15,000 surety bond.
The district began its investigation after school administrators began hearing concerns about text messages between the teacher and the student, a press release states.
The district said the relationship took place outside of school and that nothing indicates any inappropriate behavior happened during school hours.
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