Whittier middle school teacher pleads not guilty to charged of lewd acts with student
WHITTIER -- A 29-year-old East Whittier Middle School teacher and part-time La Serna High School coach pleaded not guilty Friday to charges stemming from an alleged inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old female student.
Jesse Serrato, of Whittier, was charged with four counts of committing lewd acts with a child in Whittier Superior Court, court officials said. He was ordered to return back to court March 22 to set a date for a preliminary hearing.
Serrato is accused of carrying on an improper relationship with a 14-year-old East Whittier Middle School student for several months, Whittier police Officer Mike Dekowski said.
He was arrested Tuesday following investigation by police and school district officials.
According to sheriff's booking records, Serrato was being held in lieu of $200,000 bail.
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