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Ex-Teacher Karly Rae Granted Bail Under Strict Conditions

She won release after a judge cited her high-risk pregnancy as a key health concern

Karly Renae Rae has been granted bail after being accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.

Overview

  • Justice Dhanji granted Rae bail on June 6, citing her gestational diabetes and previous miscarriages as health risks.
  • She must remain under home detention at her Bolton Point residence with bans on social media and contact with minors.
  • Rae has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated sexual intercourse with a minor, grooming for unlawful sexual activity and possession of child abuse material.
  • Prosecutors allege the former special education teacher had sexual intercourse with a 15-year-old student in October and later phoned him five times to prompt a false testimony.
  • Her arraignment is set for July 3 at Newcastle District Court, where she is expected to stand trial later that month.