In a troubling development reported by FOX54, a staff member from Lauderdale County Schools has been taken into custody following allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct with a student under the age of 19. The individual in question, identified as 41-year-old Amy Nicole Wigginton, a resident of Rogersville, faces serious charges that include two counts of engaging in sexual acts while employed at the school.
Court documents reveal that Wigginton confessed to having sexual relations with the student on two separate occasions, specifically on March 7 and March 31. The allegations have raised significant concerns within the community and prompted an immediate response from the school district. Upon inquiry, officials from Lauderdale County Schools confirmed that Wigginton has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. This incident underscores the ongoing issues of misconduct within educational institutions and the importance of safeguarding students.
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