Jessica-Jewel Corin Benton was a teacher's aide at Tisinger Elementary School in Mesquite, Texas. She is married but separated from her husband and is the mother of two children. ^[1]

She lived with a family that had several children in the home but it is unclear if this also includes her children.

Yet authorities believe that she wasn't living there.

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Aggravated Sexual Assault

On September 2nd, 2016, Benton admitted to authorities to engaging in numerous sexual acts with an 11 year-old that lasted from May to August.

The two were having a long-term relationship.

She had sexually assaulted the 11 year-old the same day the police obtained a warrant for her arrest - she had sexual relations with the boy at least 10 times since may leading up to August 31st.

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Authorities were notified by an adult whose child had reported seeing Benton with the 11-year.

She told investigators she thought she could have a long-term relationship with the victim.

Rumors circulated that she was pregnant but test results came back negative.

She is charged with continues sexual assault of a child.

Her bond was set $150,000.

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The district for the school she served have stated that student safety is the highest priority, and that the behavior of Benton is unacceptable and will not be tolerated.