Georgia high school teacher, 25, arrested for having sex with student
Christopher Koulouris September 10, 2024
[b]Chasity Cheyenne Knight, Uvalda, Georgia teacher at Toombs County High School charged with having sexual relations with one of her students. Charges come after female educator’s recent resignation from school district.[B/]
A female high school teacher in Georgia has been accused of having illicit relations with a student after having sex with her victim.
Chasity Cheyenne Knight, 25, of Uvalda, was arrested on August 27.
Law enforcement reached out to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation to assist with a possible case of sexual abuse by a teacher with students at Toombs County School District on August 19.
Recent resignation
Their investigation revealed Knight had been allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student in January while she was still a teacher.
The age and gender of the victim has not been released.
Knight following her arrest was charged with one count of Improper Sexual Contact by Employee, Agent or Foster Parent, WTOC reported.
The school district certified the resignation of Knight on April 11 from Toombs County High School, according to their meeting agenda.
Knight is licensed to teach agricultural education in Georgia.
Assistant Superintendent Tabatha Nobles told the dailymail: ‘The Toombs County School System has recently been notified by law enforcement of an investigation into an allegation that we had no prior knowledge of relating to a former employee being involved in an inappropriate relationship with a student.
‘The Toombs County School System will continue to fully cooperate with law enforcement throughout this investigation.’
‘I am proud to be a teacher’
In Georgia, the punishment for Knight’s charges can vary depending on the severity – but for first degree offenses, those found guilty can face one and up to 25 years imprisonment, along with a fine up to $100,000.
A previous post on social media showed Knight who appeared to have been recently married, stating, ‘I am proud to be a teacher.’
Not immediately clear is what led to the female educator abusing her position of trust, authority and power and subjugating her teen victim.
Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Eastman at 478-374-6988. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477) or online.
Once the investigation is complete, it will be given to the Middle Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
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