ST. CLOUD, FLA. — A now-former dean at St. Cloud Preparatory Academy was arrested on Wednesday after he was accused of having sex with an 18-year-old student.
St. Cloud police said Andre Ricardo Williams, 32, is facing two counts of an authority figure engaging in sexual conduct with a student.
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During the course of the investigation, police said Williams admitted to having sex with the student twice in the last two weeks.
Police said Williams also was allegedly sending the student photos of his genitals via cellphone.
School officials said Williams is now no longer employees by the school.
“We take the health and safety of our students very seriously, and we will continue to ensure that we take all appropriate measures to protect our students,” Executive Director John D’Amico in a statement.
Williams was released from Osceola County Jail on $5,000 bond.
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