Former Jones County teacher pleads no contest to charges she had sex with a student
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Former Jones County teacher pleads no contest to charges she had sex with a student
A former Jones Senior High School teacher pleaded no contest Tuesday to charges of having sex with one of her students.
The next step for Shebana Rajput is a sentencing hearing on September 28. The no contest plea means she’s not admitting guilt, but doesn’t disputing the charges.
The 35-year-old was arrested in Lenoir County in 2008.
Investigators say she was involved in sexual activity with a 17-year-old at least 9 times at her Lenoir County home.
According to the school, Rajput quit her job as a biology and physical science teacher in May, 2008, just before she was arrested.
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No contest is the same as pleading guilty in my opinion. She must know they have the evidence they need on her. She should have known better, she is a grown woman. I am ashamed for Jones County and I feel sorry for the boy and his family.
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