(09/11/08 - Initial BBT Report)
Stephanie Diane Harris, 27, a former teacher at Marble City Schools in Marble City, Oklahoma has been arrested on allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old male student.
The alleged victim has told investigators that Harris began text messaging him during the month of June. The boy says that on June 24th Harris text messaged the boy, asking him if he would have sex with her. The boy reportedly agreed and began walking down the road. It is alleged that Harris picked him up and took him to her residence where it is alleged they had sex. Allegedly after the sexual encounter Harris took the boy back to Marble City and let him out of the vehicle to walk home.
It is further alleged that between June and August, Harris sent the boy five photographs of herself in a text message. Allegedly the photos were of Harris’ vaginal area, her nude breasts, and one of her breasts while wearing a bra or bathing suit top. Additionally it is alleged that Harris sent the boy text messages which were sexual in nature.
Reportedly Harris asked the boy to send photographs of his genitals, which he has told investigators that he did.
Court records indicate that Harris has been charged with first-degree rape and three counts of soliciting sexual conduct or communication with a minor by use of technology.
Harris reportedly turned herself into police upon learning an arrest warrant for first-degree rape had been issued for her. After being booked into the Sequoyah County Jail Harris was released on $35,000 bond.
Reportedly the boy’s cell phone has been examined by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) and it is alleged that investigators were able to retrieve messages and photos from the phone.
Reportedly Harris came to the attention of authorities by way of notification from the alleged victim himself.
Harris is reportedly no longer employed by the school district having resigned after being suspended.
Court records on this case, CF-08-00379, are available by Clicking Here.
10/11/08 - Preliminary Hearing Scheduled
Stephanie Diane Harris will have a preliminary hearing on December 8th at which time it will be determined if there is probable cause for the case to proceed with a jury trial.
Harris remains free on $35,000 bond.
References:
Teacher Faces Sex Case Hearing (10/10/08)
Former Marble City Teacher Arrested In Rape Of Student (09/11/08)
Former Marble City teacher accused of having sex with student (09/10/08)
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October 14th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
You are pretty teacher, why do you have to do what you did? Explain yourself, You know that there is two side to every story, even tho you might be wrong, but it’s alway nice to know what happen..
October 14th, 2008 at 3:38 pm
Are, according to the article she chased after him:
“Harris sent the boy five photographs of herself in a text message. Allegedly the photos were of Harris’ vaginal area, her nude breasts, and one of her breasts while wearing a bra or bathing suit top. Additionally it is alleged that Harris sent the boy text messages which were sexual in nature.”
According to the article she requested pictures of his boyhood.
I think she is being set-up, or she is one batty person.
October 14th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Guru…how do you know she chased him? She is a very cute young woman. Give her the chance to tell her side. It might surprise you!
October 13th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Here is a cute young woman who sexually chased a teenager. Sounds a little out of place. I wonder if there is a case against her. Why didn’t the coppers set her up?