Female Utah teacher, coach accused of raping girl
Courtney Louis Jerrell is seen in this booking photo provided by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. Jerrell, a Utah teacher and girls' basketball coach, has been arrested and accused of raping a female student. (AP Photo/Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office)
RIVERTON, Utah » A Utah woman who taught and coached girls’ basketball at a high school is accused of raping a female student.
Prosecutors say 22-year-old Courtney Louise Jarrell had sexual encounters with a 17-year-old girl who attends Riverton High School, where Jarrell taught math and coached the sophomore girls’ basketball team.
Jarrell was charged Friday in 3rd District Court with rape and forcible sexual abuse.
Court documents show prosecutors say the sexual activity happened at Jarrell’s house in February and March.
Jordan School District spokeswoman Sandy Riesgraf says Jarrell resigned from the school Friday. She had been on administrative leave since the allegations arose a month ago.
Jarrell’s attorney told KSL-TV that she resigned to focus on her defense and will plead not guilty. She is due in court May 16.
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