Drama Teacher, 23, Charged With Statutory Rape of 16-year-old Student In School Theater

A 23-year-old drama teacher from Washburn, Missouri has been charged with statutory rape after allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student in the high school’s theater room.

The charging documents allege that the student told the detective that he first received a text from Leroy “two to three weeks after the first day of school.” The student alleges that he kissed Leroy a week later.

The first sexual encounter allegedly occurred on September 20 in the school’s “Little Theater” room. The student allegedly claimed that the two had sex a second time about a week later.

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Leroy’s employment was terminated on December 20. She was classified as a “substitute teacher with extra duties as a drama teacher.” She earned approximately $90 per day, the school district confirms.

On December 12, theBarry County Advertiserpublished a feature story about Leroy. Her employment ended eight days later.

During Leroy’s employment, the school’s drama program performed “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” on December 14.

PEOPLE confirms that a warrant for Leroy’s arrest was issued on February 8, requesting a bond of $40,000. Her attorney, Teresa Grantham, has filed a motion to lower the bond amount. Leroy has not yet entered a plea.

Grantham did not immediately return PEOPLE’s message for comment.

According to the Barry County court docket, Leroy is expected to appear before a judge on February 20 at 1 p.m.

source: people.com