A high school teacher in the Bronx was stony-faced Saturday as she denied allegations of sexual assault on her teenage student.
Dori Myers scowled as prosecutors accused her of performing oral sex on a 14-year-old boy, according to the New York Post.
The 29-year-old, who teaches social studies at The New School for Leadership and the Arts in Kingsbridge, was also seen massaging the victim, according to a witness statement.
Myers was arrested Friday night and charged with criminal sexual act in the second degree and endangering the welfare of the a child.
Dori Myers scowled as prosecutors accused her of performing oral sex on a 14-year-old boy, according to the New York Post
The 29-year-old, who teaches social studies at The New School for Leadership and the Arts in Kingsbridge, was also seen massaging the victim, according to a witness statement
Prosecutors said Myers ‘abused her position as a trusted authority figure,’ requesting a $50,000 bail.
But Judge Laura Drager denied the request and released her on her own recognizance, according to the Post. Drager issued a 30-day protection which orders Myers to stay away from the victim.
Police were notified of the alleged sexual encounter after the victim, who is thought to be one of Myers’ students, told one of his classmates. …..more here