A New Jersey elementary school teacher, Laura Caron, has been indicted for allegedly sexually abusing a student over a four-year period, starting when the student was 11. Prosecutors say Caron gave birth to the boy’s child, born when the student was 13 years old. The abuse allegedly occurred while Caron was employed at Middle Township Elementary School.
Authorities began investigating after a tip revealed the victim’s father claimed Caron’s 5-year-old child looked like his son, leading to the indictment. The prosecutor’s office has emphasized the gravity of the case, highlighting the teacher’s position of trust and the need for accountability. Caron faces charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, each carrying significant prison penalties.
The victim’s family became friends with Caron, and the boy and his siblings began staying with her once or twice a week before living with her permanently from 2016 to 2020. Court documents allege that the victim confirmed he was in a sexual relationship with Caron and was the father of her young child. A friend of Caron’s told the New York Post that the accused threw a baby shower for the child and told friends the father was