A former Texas teacher, who had a sexual relationship with her 13-year-old student and subsequently getting pregnant due to the intercourses, pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual assault earlier this week. She and the then-13-year-old, now 14 years old, reportedly had sexual intercourse almost daily for nine months.
The former Texas teacher was identified as Alexandria Vera. An Aldine Independent School District Police Department spokesman said in a statement that Vera became pregnant but she got an abortion. This was after the Child Protective Services questioned her about her relationship with the 13-year-old, People reported.
ABC 7 also reported that because Vera pleaded guilty to the aggravated sexual assault, the plea deal would allow her to serve a minimum of five years and a maximum of thirty years. She was supposed to serve life in prison if she did not plead guilty. Due to the plea deal, she could be released earlier on probation.
Vera taught English at Aldine Independent School District's Stovall Middle School. She and the 13-year-old student met in her 8th grade English class during summer school. Vera claimed that she and the teenager were in love and that the parents of the boy accepted her and their relationship. She was also reportedly included in the gatherings of the family.
Vera was said to be pregnant in January this year. They met back in September last year. The family of the boy reportedly was excited and supportive about her pregnancy. However, an unexpected visit to the school by the Child Protective Services in February forced Vera to undergo abortion. The 14-year-old is said to be in foster care now.
Assistant District Attorney Tiffany Dupree with the Child Abuse Division said in a statement that as parents, they entrust teachers with a very important role, which is to educate students. Dupree said they should not be concerned about teachers getting into sexual relationships with their students while at school.
Meanwhile, Vera is set to be sentenced in January next year. For more details, watch the video below.
