Crime & Safety

Not Guilty Plea for Par Hills Teacher Accused of Having Sex With Student

Jenna Leahey, of Morristown, is considering plea deal.

The female teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old male Parsippany Hills High School student pleaded not guilty Tuesday at her arraignment.

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The deal would give Leahey a five-year state prison term and force her to surrender her teacher’s license and face Megan’s Law restrictions, the report said. Leahey’s attorney, Stephanie Forbes, said the deal is under consideration.

In the meantime, Leahey is free on $50,000 bail and cannot have contact with anyone under the age of 18.

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