Texas Teacher Gets Deal and Walks

(Spearman, Texas) A 42-year-old teacher formerly at Spearman High School, Melissa Sutterfield, has pleaded guilty to improper relationship with a student in accordance with a plea agreement.

Last September, Sutterfield was indicted on felony counts of improper relationship with a student and online solicitation of a minor and a misdemeanor count of display of harmful material to a minor.

This week, Sutterfield admitted to sending a sexually explicit photograph to a student, 17-years-old at the time.

In accordance with the plea deal, Sutterfield has been sentenced to probation for five years. She was also ordered to pay a $2,000 fine.

Also, Sutterfield is now restricted from having any contact with juveniles under the age of 18.