Tennessee Teacher's Aide Accused of Rape

(Blount County, Tennessee) A 42-year-old teacher's aide formerly at the Greenback School, Amy Elizabeth Kennedy, was arrested this week for allegedly engaging in sex with a male student.

Kennedy has been charged with statutory rape by an person in a position of authority.

Through the investigation, authorities found that the alleged instances of sex between the two happened at a Blount County business on U.S. Highway 411 South in Maryville.

Kennedy was booked into custody and subsequently released on $50,000 bond. A court appearance is scheduled for June 21.