Female West Virginia Teacher Who Had a Sexual Relationship with Her Student, Avoids Jail Time
During her sentencing on Monday, letters from 14 character witnesses in support of Rankin were presented, and her doctor, mother and former co-worker testified on her behalf. Rankin also gave a statement, saying that she accepted responsibility and was remorseful.
Pre-sentence investigation found that Rankin is not likely to reoffend and is not a danger to society and brought her situation of being a victim of domestic violence and having diagnosed PTSD into account.
Rankin, Student Allegedly Had Sex 10-15 Times at Her Residence
As previously reported, in May, Rankin was charged with felony sexual abuse by a parent, guardian, custodian or person in a position of trust to a child after deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Department interviewed a 17-year-old victim at the Marion County Child Advocacy Center.
During the interview, the victim disclosed that he was sexually abused by Rankin who "was the victim's teacher at Bridgeport High School," deputies said.
Female West Virginia Teacher Who Had a Sexual Relationship with Her Student, Avoids Jail Time
Courtney Rankin, 33, sentenced to 1-5 years of home confinement and 20 hours of community service every week of her sentence.
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