Tennessee Teacher Accused of Sex with Male Teen

(Memphis, Tennessee) A 50-year-old teacher at A.B. Hill Elementary School, Ruth Shrader, has been accused of engaging in sex with a teenage boy. She faces a charge of statutory rape.

According to an affidavit of complaint, Shrader is a close family friend of the boy, and is the assistant pastor at their old church.

Shrader is accused of giving him gifts, money, and trips in return for sex - a physical relationship that started when she gave him massages.

Police say they have evidence in the form of text messages Shrader exchanged with the boy.

Shrader was booked into custody and released on $10,000 bond.