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Ex-Maryland Teacher Sentenced to 30 Years for Sex Abuse, Will Serve Only One Year

Melissa Curtis, who abused a 14-year-old student in 2015, faces reduced jail time and probation.

Overview

  • The abuse occurred in 2015 when Curtis was 22 and the victim was a 14-year-old student at Montgomery Village Middle School.
  • Curtis engaged in sexual acts with the student over 20 times in various locations, including her car and homes.
  • The investigation began in October 2023 after the victim came forward, leading to Curtis's arrest in November 2023.
  • Curtis pleaded guilty to three counts of third-degree sex offenses and will serve 12 months in jail, with the rest of her 30-year sentence suspended.
  • Post-release, Curtis will undergo five years of supervised probation and must register as a sex offender for 25 years.