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Orange County teacher accused of sexually abusing student to be in court Thursday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Attorneys for an Orange County science teacher accused of sexually abusing a student are set to be in court.

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An arraignment is scheduled Thursday for Harriet Sugg.

Orlando police said she was fired from First Academy Orlando in 2016 over her relationship with a student.

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She was arrested late last month on five felony charges.

The family of the victim is also suing the school, accusing leaders of not doing enough to protect her.

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