July 01, 2009
Teacher’s sexual assault conviction overturned
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The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday reversed a sexual assault conviction against a 28-year-old schoolteacher who had a romantic relationship with one of her former students.
In a 5-2 decision, the court said the teacher, Melissa Lee Chase, should have been allowed to present a defense that the 16-year-old student consented to the sexual relationship.
Under Georgia law, the age of consent is 16, Chief Justice Le
