Teh One Who Knocks
03-31-2016, 11:03 AM
By Jonathan Grass - AL.com
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Another Pickens Academy teacher is in the county jail on the same charge his wife was arrested for two days ago.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office confirms James "Jamie" Franklin Parker, 32, was arrested Wednesday. He is charged with a school employee having sex with a student under the age of 19. Parker teaches math and coaches basketball and football, according to the private school's website and the Alabama Independent School Association.
Pickens County District Attorney Chris McCool said the arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. The victim in this case is a former female student. McCool said none of the criminal sexual activity occurred at the school.
McCool expects more charges to be filed against Parker on Thursday. The investigation is still ongoing.
Authorities confirm he is married to Charli Jones Parker, who was arrested on the same charge Monday. She also teaches at Pickens Academy and is head coach for the girls' basketball team. She is accused of having sex with a male student.
"The incidents involving the husband and wife are separate and unrelated in place and manner of commission," said McCool.
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Pickens Academy Headmaster Brach White issued the following statement to AL.com:
"The safety and wellbeing of our students is and always will be our top priority. We are obviously shocked and dismayed by this allegation and will be working to support all of our students and families in coping with this news. The employee will be suspended immediately and further action may be taken upon investigation. Unfortunately, these events have been a distraction from the many great things that take place at Pickens Academy. I request continued prayers for our school family and for all those involved."
The charge of a school employee engaging in a sex act with a student less than 19 years old is a Class B felony. McCool said it carries a potential sentence of two to 20 years in prison.
http://i.imgur.com/y5RMTFe.jpg
Another Pickens Academy teacher is in the county jail on the same charge his wife was arrested for two days ago.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office confirms James "Jamie" Franklin Parker, 32, was arrested Wednesday. He is charged with a school employee having sex with a student under the age of 19. Parker teaches math and coaches basketball and football, according to the private school's website and the Alabama Independent School Association.
Pickens County District Attorney Chris McCool said the arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation by the Pickens County Sheriff's Office. The victim in this case is a former female student. McCool said none of the criminal sexual activity occurred at the school.
McCool expects more charges to be filed against Parker on Thursday. The investigation is still ongoing.
Authorities confirm he is married to Charli Jones Parker, who was arrested on the same charge Monday. She also teaches at Pickens Academy and is head coach for the girls' basketball team. She is accused of having sex with a male student.
"The incidents involving the husband and wife are separate and unrelated in place and manner of commission," said McCool.
http://i.imgur.com/2S94Dcz.png
Pickens Academy Headmaster Brach White issued the following statement to AL.com:
"The safety and wellbeing of our students is and always will be our top priority. We are obviously shocked and dismayed by this allegation and will be working to support all of our students and families in coping with this news. The employee will be suspended immediately and further action may be taken upon investigation. Unfortunately, these events have been a distraction from the many great things that take place at Pickens Academy. I request continued prayers for our school family and for all those involved."
The charge of a school employee engaging in a sex act with a student less than 19 years old is a Class B felony. McCool said it carries a potential sentence of two to 20 years in prison.