Oklahoma teacher's aide charged with rape, allegedly slept with 16-year-old student weeks after starting job
Ashley Waffle, 22, is facing two counts of second-degree rape
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A former Oklahoma teacher’s aide is facing rape charges after allegedly sleeping with a 16-year-old student just two weeks after starting employment at the school.
Ashley Waffle, 22, is facing two charges of second-degree rape that could land her in prison for 15 years after she allegedly engaged in a relationship with a 16-year-old student in the Granite School District in Oklahoma last month, KSWO-TV reported.
Waffle, who began working at the district on Oct. 10, is alleged to have started communicating with the student on Oct. 25.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Court documents show that an investigation was opened on Nov. 9 after school officials tipped off police about a rumored sexual relationship between Waffle and the student.
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Ashley Waffle, 22, is facing two rape charges after allegedly sleeping with a 16-year-old student. (Greer County Courthouse)
It was believed at the time that Waffle had sexual intercourse with the student in her apartment two different times before Nov. 9.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Waffle was terminated from her position on Nov. 10.
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Granite Public School (Google Maps)
In a press release, Granite School District Superintendent Missy Berry said the school had been working with law enforcement in their investigation and would provide assistance wherever possible.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The district did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital.
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Main Street, Granite, Oklahoma (Google Maps)
Waffle is currently being held at the Greer County Jail in Mangum, Oklahoma.