A New Jersey teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student for years, resulting in her giving birth to a child allegedly fathered by the victim, has been released from custody. Prosecutors argued for her detention, citing the risk of harm to other potential victims, while her attorney countered with her lack of criminal history and DNA evidence connecting her to the alleged victim's child.
A fifth-grade teacher in Cape May Courthouse, New Jersey , has been released from police custody while awaiting trial on charges of aggravated sexual assault , sexual assault , and endangering the welfare of a child. Laura Caron, 34, is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student that began in 2016 when he was 11 years old and continued until at least 2020.
Prosecutor Dara Paley argued for Caron's detention, stating that the victim endured years of abuse and that there was a risk of harm to other potential victims if Caron were released. Paley also revealed that prosecutors believe Caron gave birth to a child fathered by the alleged victim, who became a father at the age of 13. The allegations surfaced in December 2022 when the alleged victim's father posted online that his son and Caron's child, now 5 years old, bore a striking resemblance.Paley emphasized that Caron's alleged actions involved a fundamental breach of trust and personal boundaries, claiming the victim confided in several individuals about being the father of Caron's child. However, Caron's attorney, John Tumelty, countered that prosecutors lacked DNA evidence to corroborate the claim. He argued that Caron had a 'flawless background' and no prior contact with law enforcement. Tumelty also asserted that Middle Township Elementary School, where Caron taught, had no issues with her until these allegations came to light. He further stated that Caron resided with her mother in the same house where the alleged abuse occurred.Judge Christopher Gibson ultimately ruled that Caron was not a flight risk and posed a low risk of re-offending. He granted her release from custody but imposed conditions, including prohibiting any contact with the alleged victim or his family.
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