29-year-old Maria Contreras allegedly raped a 14-year-old student with learning disabilities
(WABC-TV)New York police have arrested a former substitute teacher accused of repeatedly raping a 14-year-old student with learning disabilities in her home.
According to reports, 29-year-old Maria Contreras was a substitute at the Bronx Academy of Letters until she was fired last Saturday following her arrest.
Contreras allegedly took the boy home from school and raped him on at least 6 occasions at her apartment in the Bronx.
It is further alleged that she engaged in oral sex with the student at least twice.
Contreras if facing a maximum of 14-years-jail-term for six counts of second-degree rape and two counts of criminal sex acts with a minor.
Both charges carry a maximum of 7 years in prison.
Quoted in a Metro report, the Department of Education spokesman, Devora Kaye, said investigation is on-going and Contreras had been relieved of her job.
"These allegations are incredibly disturbing. Ms Contreras has been removed from her position and will no longer be employed by the DOE," Kaye said.
"We are working with NYPD on their investigation."
The accused’s crimes came to light after the student told his mother of the assault and she subsequently reported to the police.
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