I didn't want to say anything or comment, but reading these, I can't help myself. I know this person personally as well as the faculty and staff at the school. I also know that the student did not come forward with these charges, an adult with evidence did. So, no the student is not accusing her of something she didn't do to get back at her. There is evidence from other sources. Also, this story does NOT give all the facts. If you want to read additional information, go to www.newsargus.com. Even then, it's not all there. So, if you think she didn't do anything and this kid is just calling her out for nothing...newsflash: they can't fire and arrest someone based solely on a students accusations.

Eduardo1: I am not at liberty to discuss. Obviously you have never heard of the expression: 'The Pen is Mightier than the Sword.' The Media can throw out a few scraps of information, and the unwise will run with it like a 100 yard touch down. The next thing you know, the runners have grouped together to form a witch hunt. The Media is all powerful, and that fact was recently proven when your President was elected. The Media elected him because certainly it was not based on his 73 days of experience. So the next time you catch a football, stop, think, and use some wisdom. You never know when you or one of your family members could be accused of something they did not do. It was a blessing the Duke Lacrosse player's family were financially able to hire the best lawyers to prove their innocence. Also, anger management has proven to be helpful to many.

The media has once again put the cart before the horse. From what I have read, there is no evidence that this teacher is guilty of anything at this point, yet her career and reputation are in serious jeopardy because of what some student has alleged. I agree with NCFG and PirateFan90, and so far this sounds like some kid who wants to retaliate against the teacher for some petty issue. Apparently there is no legal support from the school administration unless teachers pay expensive monthly dues. These teachers are like sitting ducks in a class room. The State of North Carolina doesn't have enough money to pay me to teach school, particularly in today's schools.

Eduardo1-So according to you we should not have a court system. I mean from a few paragraphs IN A NEWSPAPER you have her convicted. Where was your law degree from? I actually know this teacher and have had run ins with her, due to her be strict. Gee I wonder if that might be a reason? I mean I don't like her personality all that much but, that doesn't make her guilty. I still say it is people like you who care only about the gossip. Nothing has been proven other than a 17 year old student has made a charge against her. But you can give us facts on how the world looks from your view......I will stop there or my comment will be blocked.

This is about the 4th case in Wayne County in the last few weeks...what is going on? Again, I say, as a teacher, I do NOT understand the attraction of these 'teachers' to these 'children'....it's beyond me. we are there to TEACH them...nothing more, nothing less.