Former Omaha teacher turns self in
OMAHA — A former middle school teacher from Omaha accused of having sex with a student years ago has turned herself in to police.
Stephanie Draper had been charged in a warrant with first-degree sexual assault of a child.
Omaha police say a 21-year-old man told officers that he and the 35-year-old Draper had a sexual relationship more than six years ago when was an eighth-grader at Millard Middle School.
The man also told police he contacted Draper earlier this year and demanded $5,000 to keep quiet about the relationship.
Millard Public Schools say Draper resigned last year after being questioned about her relationship with the former student.
Draper posted $10,000 and is out on bond.
Stephanie Draper had been charged in a warrant with first-degree sexual assault of a child.
Omaha police say a 21-year-old man told officers that he and the 35-year-old Draper had a sexual relationship more than six years ago when was an eighth-grader at Millard Middle School.
The man also told police he contacted Draper earlier this year and demanded $5,000 to keep quiet about the relationship.
Millard Public Schools say Draper resigned last year after being questioned about her relationship with the former student.
Draper posted $10,000 and is out on bond.
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