Grand jury indicts former Tyler ISD substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching student

Karen Dunn
Karen Dunn(Smith County Sheriff's Office)
Published: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:49 PM CDT|Updated: Sep. 25, 2023 at 1:51 PM CDT
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SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV) - A Smith County grand jury has indicted a woman accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Karen Dunn, 48, worked as a substitute teacher for Tyler ISD until she was arrested on May 20 this year for allegedly having an improper relationship with a student, along with aggravated sexual assault of a child. Now, a grand jury has indicted her on both charges. She remains in the Smith County Jail with bonds totaling $250,000.

The incident allegedly took place on May 16 at Ramey Elementary School, according to an affidavit.

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Former Tyler ISD substitute teacher accused of inappropriately touching student