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Florida Teacher Charged with Sexual Misconduct After Alleged Classroom Encounter

Brooke Anderson, 27, is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a minor student, culminating in an alleged incident hours before her arrest on May 16.

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Overview

  • Brooke Anderson, a science teacher at Riverview High School, was arrested on May 16, 2025, and charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
  • The alleged relationship began in September 2024 with explicit text messages and escalated to multiple sexual encounters, according to the student’s account to investigators.
  • Authorities launched an investigation after receiving a tip from a student, uncovering an alleged encounter in Anderson’s classroom just hours before her arrest.
  • Anderson was released on $45,000 bail and faces up to 15 years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and mandatory sex-offender registration if convicted.
  • The case underscores broader concerns about educator misconduct and the need for stronger safeguards to protect students in schools.