Two US Teachers Charged with Sexual Abuse of Minors in Maryland, Florida

Two educators have been charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving minors. Amir Johnson, a social studies teacher at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County, Maryland, faces an 18-count indictment related to sexual encounters with a minor between January and April 2025; he has been suspended while the investigation continues. Separately, Sarah Jacas, a Florida middle school teacher at Corner Lake Middle School, was arrested and charged with lewd or lascivious battery, molestation, and statutory rape by an authority figure after allegedly abusing a 14-year-old student during the 2022-23 school year. The Florida case details a progression from inappropriate hugs and kisses to sexual intercourse, with Jacas reportedly using text messages and a fake social media account to continue communication after being warned to stop. Both school districts are cooperating with law enforcement and have ensured that the accused teachers will not return to their campuses during investigations. Authorities emphasize the betrayal of trust these incidents represent and are treating the cases with the utmost seriousness to protect vulnerable children.