Tennessee Teacher Accused of Statutory Rape

(Brownsville, Tennessee) A 33-year-old teacher with the Haywood County School System, Abby Elizabeth Hooper, has been accused of statutory rape.

Hooper was arrested this week by the Brownsville Police Department.

Hooper was booked yesterday and after a bond hearing in general sessions court, was immediately released after posting bond.

The Haywood County School Board released a statement this morning saying, “Authorities are conducting an investigation into this matter. The Haywood County Board of Education has suspended the teacher without pay pending its investigation as well. The school will defer any further comments until the conclusion of the investigation.”

Details regarding the case have not been released.