NJ middle school teacher charged with sexual assault of a former student
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Key Points:
- Ashley Fisler, a former middle school teacher in New Jersey, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of first-degree sexual assault of a minor, endangering the welfare of a child, and official misconduct.
- The charges stem from a sexual relationship Fisler allegedly had in 2021 with a student from Orchard Valley Middle School, where she taught social studies from 2014 until June 2023.
- The victim, now an adult, reported the abuse earlier this year, describing multiple sexual encounters in Fisler's vehicle and classroom.
- Investigators found text messages between Fisler and the victim that allegedly confirmed the sexual relationship.
- Each first-degree charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years, while second-degree charges carry up to 10 years.
