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Basalt Teacher Resigns Amid Sex Allegations

by KREX News Room
by Teri

Story Created: Feb 23, 2012 at 10:15 PM MDT

Story Updated: Feb 24, 2012 at 3:42 PM MDT

Basalt - Officials say a Basalt High School teacher has resigned after being charged with sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. According to authorities, 26-year-old Lauren Redfern was having sexual relations with a student while he was still 17.

Police reports also say they were engaged in sexual activity in a teacher restroom, which is where they were caught by another faculty member.

Redfern had been suspended from her teaching and coaching duties, until she emailed a letter of resignation to the Roaring Fork School District.

School board officials tell NewsChannel 5 they have accepted her resignation.

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JERRY said on Friday, Feb 24 at 1:11 AM

Where were these teachers when I was on high school?

Anonymous said on Friday, Feb 24 at 2:03 AM

No doubt. Gettin' it on with a teacher at school is epic.

Anonymous said on Saturday, Feb 25 at 3:10 AM

Now that she's unemployed, I'd like to hire her to teach me some private lessons.

Alex said on Sunday, Feb 26 at 1:20 PM

Tragic! Now this seventeen-year-old-boy has been scarred for life. How can you people make fun of this sad event?

Anonymous said on Sunday, Feb 26 at 9:55 PM

"Scarred for life"? He'll be bragging about it for the rest of his life.

Jerry said on Monday, Feb 27 at 1:18 AM

I know I would be bragging about it for sure... Plus he is past the age of 15 and isn't that that legal age for consent in Colorado??? I don't think he will be scarred for life. Just good memories that's all. Way to go man!!! Keep up the good work.

Alex said on Monday, Feb 27 at 6:40 AM

I spoke in jest.

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