A staff member at a high school in Ogden was arrested Monday for allegedly sexually abusing an underage teenager who went to the same school.
WEBER COUNTY, Utah —
The witness told police he recognized the woman in the video as 21-year-old America Karina Rubio. He said he knew who she was because she worked at Ben Lomond High School, which is where the witness and the juvenile victim went to school.The victim, a 16-year-old, told police that he and Rubio had been texting via Instagram. He said he was at a friend's house in Pleasant View on Dec. 15 and invited Rubio over. He said she kissed her and then she performed oral sex on him.
Rubio was booked into jail on Monday, where she faces two first-degree felony charges related to sexual abuse. She is being held without bail. "The welfare of our students is the highest priority for Ogden School District and Ben Lomond High School," the district's statement read in part."It is important to respect the privacy and confidentiality of those affected by this situation. We urge all members of our school community to refrain from speculating or spreading rumors and to allow the investigation to proceed with integrity and thoroughness.
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