LA Teacher Charged With Statutory Rape After Allegedly Having Sex With Student, 16
Aug. 23 2017, Updated 1:38 p.m. ET
A Los Angeles teacher was accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student, RadarOnline.com has learned. Aimee Palmitessa was arrested Friday and charged with statutory rape following the alleged incident.
"We were shocked and distressed to receive the news of these allegations. As always, our primary concern is the safety, health, and well-being of our students here at Brentwood School," Mike Riera, head of the school wrote. "To that end, we will do everything we can to cooperate with the official police investigation."
Palmitessa, 45, worked as a biology teacher at the prestigious Brentwood School and was placed on administrative leave until the police investigation is concluded. Brentwood prides itself on being one of the most elite institutions in California, as its instructors are highly qualified and tuition ranges from $34,460 to $40,760 a year.
A former Penn State Abington professor, Palmitessa has a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology.
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The teacher was held under a $230,000 bail after her arrest, yet according to the LAPD, she has since been released.
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