Crime & Safety
Sex Assault Charge Filed Against New Haven Teacher
The teacher was put on paid leave and may be terminated.

NEW HAVEN, CT — A Wilbur Cross High School teacher was charged with sexual assault related to a reported incident in January.
Drama teacher Jennifer Frechette was also charged with risk of injury to a minor, according to the New Haven Register.
Interim Superintendent Reginald Mayo said he will recommend that Frechette be terminated. She has been placed on paid administrative leave.
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Mayo didn't specify when Frechette was arrested and the state court online database doesn't show any information as of Monday afternoon.
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