CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Editor's Note: This story was updated in December 2023 after all charges had been dismissed against the teacher
All charges have been dismissed against a former Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools teacher arrested in August. The teacher had been accused of having sex with a student.
The teacher, whom WCNC Charlotte is no longer naming following the dismissal of all criminal charges, was charged with two counts of indecent liberties with a student and two counts of sexual activity with a student. The teacher was arrested on Aug. 4 and posted bond early that Saturday, according to jail records. CMS confirmed the teacher resigned from their job at Rocky River High School on July 28.
In a court filing in December, all charges were dismissed citing insufficient evidence against the teacher. In compliance with WCNC Charlotte editorial policies, the teacher's name and image have been removed from this article since they are no longer a criminal suspect.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
WCNC Charlotte had previously chosen to use this mugshot because of the person's employment as a teacher. WCNC Charlotte has not removed the mugshot since the criminal charges have been dismissed.
Note: WCNC instituted a policy in March 2021 regarding the broadcast or posting of mugshots.
WCNC will only air or post a mugshot if the person has been formally charged with a crime and in a few other cases. The exceptions include: If it appears the person could be a danger to themselves or others or if they are wanted by authorities; to differentiate between people with a common name; if the photos could encourage more victims to come forward. The news-editorial leadership may also decide to use a mugshot based on the severity of the crime(s) committed and/or the level of public interest in the crime and ensuing criminal proceedings.
