Teacher charged with sexually assaulting student living in her NJ home

A New Jersey woman could spend up to 20 years in state prison after being charged with the sexual assault of a child.

Laura Caron, a 5th grade teacher at Middle Township Elementary School, is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student.

What we know:

The incident occurred between 2016 and 2020, when officials say the student was living in her home in Cape May Court House.

The now 34-year-old woman is charged with Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

She is currently awaiting her first court appearance at the Cape May County Correctional Facility.

What's next:

If convicted, she could be sentenced to 5–20 years in prison based on her charges.

The Source: Information from this article was provided by the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office.

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