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West Virginia teacher fired after arrest on child sex abuse charge

West Virginia teacher Emily Joy Wise, 38, was fired after allegedly sexually abusing a child under 16. She's held on $250,000 bail following her arrest.


West Virginia teacher fired after arrest on child sex abuse charge

She has been charged with sexual abuse of a child under 16, according to jail records. Details about her alleged conduct were not released.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the state police. 

"As required by the West Virginia Code, any employee subject to a fact-finding investigation involving conduct alleged to jeopardize the health, safety, or welfare of students must be immediately placed on suspension, the school district said. "This mandated action was taken by the school system immediately upon becoming aware of the allegation."

Wise is being held at South Central Regional Jail on $250,000 bail.

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