Former County School Teacher Pleads Guilty To Having Sex With Student

  • Thursday, April 10, 2025
Casey McGrath
Casey McGrath

A former county school teacher on Thursday pleaded guilty to having sex with a student.

Casey McGrath pleaded guilty to statutory rape and was placed on probation. She must register as a sex offender.

If she gets in no further trouble for four years the charge can be removed. 

The indictment says the sexual activity happened May 1, 2022, with a minor between the ages of 13 and 18.

Ms. McGrath was removed from her teacher post prior to her arrest.

She taught algebra at Central High School beginning in 2020.

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