Categories: NewsSports

NJ teacher charged with fondling student seeking extra credit

A New Jersey high school science teacher faces multiple charges stemming from allegations he fondled, kissed and massaged a student in his classroom.

Edmund J. Harman, 26, has been charged with three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of criminal sexual contact, acting Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo J. Onofri said in an NJ.com report, based on an alleged incident when a female student came to him for extra credit.

RELATED:NJ child porn crackdown nets teacher, school bus driver

In February, the student went to Harman’s classroom at Notre Dame High School in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, before the school day started, and he allegedly fondled her breasts, kissed the back of her neck and massaged her legs, investigators said in a related NBC10 report.

Harman also allegedly asked the student to send him nude photos of herself, authorities said in the NJ.com article.

RELATED:Prison teacher sexually assaulted inmate, got pregnant twice: Prosecutors

Harman’s bail was set at $150,000, and it was not clear if he had posted bail or acquired legal representation, NBC10 reported, adding that investigators did not say how the allegations came to light.

Metro Philadelphia

Recent Posts

Preliminary report sheds light on Office of Homeless Services deficit

Philadelphia’s inspector general has found that the city’s homeless services office “knowingly” overspent in the…

1 hour ago

New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at event to mark end of Ramadan

Authorities have announced new charges against four juveniles arrested following an exchange of gunfire earlier…

1 hour ago

Weekend violence leaves 4 injured across Philadelphia

Four people were wounded in separate shootings and stabbings Saturday across Philadelphia. On Saturday night,…

1 hour ago

Kensington Derby and Arts Festival: Details for the wacky occasion in 2024

2024 marks the 16th year of the highly energetic and uniquely wacky Kensington Derby and Arts Festival,…

1 hour ago

Penn interim president tells pro-Palestinian protesters to disband

By The Associated Press Student protests over the Israel-Hamas war have popped up on an…

1 hour ago

Breezy’s: New gourmet one-stop-shop in South Philly is open

A new stop in South Philadelphia is offering a way for locals to grab some…

1 hour ago

This website uses cookies.