Louisiana Teacher and Male Student

(Lafourche Parish, Louisiana) A 29-year-old teacher at South Lafourche High School, Heather Lasseigne Chiasson, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 17-year-old male student.

Chaisson has been charged with prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student, a misdemeanor in Louisiana.

Parish schools Superintendent Jo Ann Matthews said Chiasson has been suspended from her position, and the school district will decide her final employment status after an investigation into the allegations is complete.

The alleged victim stated his relationship with Chaisson started with flirting and resulted in sex. Note that Chaisson was only charged with a misdemeanor because of the age of the victim. A younger victim would likely have resulted in a felony charge.