DWIGHT, Ill. (WLS) -- A female teacher from Dwight High School has been charged with having a sexual relationship with an underage male student, the Livingston County sheriff said.
Sheriff's deputies arrested 34-year-old Kathryn Patten at her home near the school Friday. She has been charged with criminal sexual assault by an authority figure.
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Investigators said the boy she allegedly assaulted is a student at the school, where she works.
Dwight's superintendent said they asked police to investigate a rumor involving the teacher. That investigation led to the charges. Due to the victim's age and the circumstances, no further details are being released at this time, the sheriff said.
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Patten appeared in court Saturday and posted $25,000 bond.