Hebron Christian Academy replacement teacher's defense claims boy made up sex charges to change schools | Crime and Courts | nwitimes.com

A Wheatfield woman accused of having sexual activity with a student while serving as a replacement teacher at Hebron Christian Academy is claiming the boy made up the accusations to leave the school.

"He wanted to go to another school," defense attorney Steve Bush said.

The Crown Point boy was having problems with Hebron Christian Academy's basketball program and coach, and wanted to attend the school where his brother coached, Bush said.

Yet the accuser, who is now 19, took the witness stand a short time later Tuesday and reiterated his charges against Jennifer McLeod, who was 34 at the time of the alleged offenses in 2015.

Hebron Christian Academy replacement teacher's defense claims boy made up sex charges to change schools | Crime and Courts | nwitimes.com