A Miami-Dade teacher is facing three charges tied to an alleged sexual relationship with a minor, according to records reviewed by CBS News Miami. Leroy Wright Jr., 46, was arrested by Miami-Dade Schools Police on Friday.
Charges Filed Against Leroy Wright Jr.
Wright is charged with unlawful sexual activity with a specified minor, possessing obscene material depicting a minor, and committing an offense against a student by an authority figure. A bond of $2,500 was set for the obscene material charge. Bond has not yet been set for the other two charges. In recent months, North Miami Beach has seen other high-profile arrests, such as when a fired stripper was arrested following a pole attack at a local club, drawing attention to law enforcement activity in the area.
Employment Termination Proceedings
Wright was employed at Miami Jackson Senior High School. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has started employment termination proceedings against him.
Details on the Minor Involved
As of publication, it was not immediately clear if the minor involved was a student at Miami Jackson Senior High. Similar cases involving school-related incidents have occurred locally, including one where a Miami woman was arrested for pawning stolen jewelry in North Miami Beach.
Frequently Asked Questions About Miami-Dade Teacher Arrest
What charges does Leroy Wright Jr. face?
Wright is charged with unlawful sexual activity with a specified minor, possessing obscene material depicting a minor, and committing an offense against a student by an authority figure.
Where was the accused teacher employed?
Wright was employed at Miami Jackson Senior High School in Miami-Dade County.
What bond was set for the charges?
A bond of $2,500 was set for the obscene material charge. Bond has not yet been set for the other two charges.
Has the school district taken action?
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has started employment termination proceedings against Wright.
Was the minor a student at the same school?
It was not immediately clear if the minor involved was a student at Miami Jackson Senior High.
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