Married US Teacher Arrested for Sexual Abuse After Being Found Naked with Student
The teacher, married to a high-ranking government official, faces serious repercussions for her actions.
- Erin Ward, a 45-year-old substitute teacher in Nebraska, was arrested after being found undressed in a car with a 17-year-old student.
- The incident, which occurred on a dead-end road, led to a brief chase as the student fled after crashing the vehicle.
- Ward's husband is a Harvard-educated deputy at the Department of Defense, adding a layer of public scrutiny.
- Despite the legal age of consent in Nebraska being 16, Ward was charged with felony sexual abuse due to her position as a school employee.
- The case has prompted a strong response from the community, with school officials emphasizing student safety and providing counseling.