Nebraska Teacher Charged with Sexual Abuse After Incident with Student

Erin Ward, a substitute teacher, faces up to 20 years in prison following her arrest for sexually abusing a 17-year-old student.

Erin Ward was caught in a car with a 17-year-old student and admitted to having a sexual relationship.
The incident occurred in Omaha, Nebraska, and Ward has been charged with felony sexual abuse by a school employee.
Despite the age of consent being 16 in Nebraska, Ward avoided statutory rape charges but still faces severe legal consequences.
Ward is married to a high-ranking US Defense official, adding a layer of public interest to the case.
The arrest has prompted a response from the school, ensuring that Ward will not return to teach and emphasizing student safety.