RICHMOND, Va. -- An exceptional education teacher at Huguenot High School was arrested and charged with two counts of Taking Indecent Liberties while in a Supervisory Role, both felonies. Courtney Stewart, 24, of Richmond, was accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old Huguenot student, according to police sources. It was unclear whether the student was in one of Stewart's classes.
Courtney B. Stewart (PHOTO: Richmond Police)
Stewart was arrested Thursday night and booked at the Richmond jail. She was arraigned Friday morning. Detectives are investigating whether there may be additional victims, a Richmond Police spokesperson said. Anyone with more information can call Youth and Family Crimes Detective Mary Gary at 804-646-6759 or contact Crime Stoppers at 804-780-1000.
A Richmond Schools' spokesperson was unable to provide an initial comment when asked about the arrest Friday morning.
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