Carissa Jenna Smith, a 30-year-old substitute teacher in Missouri, is facing 19 charges including statutory rape after allegedly paying minors for sex and providing them with marijuana and alcohol. She was a substitute teacher at Dixon R-I School District from 2022 to 2023. The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office interviewed minors who stated that Smith offered them money for sex and initiated sexual contact multiple times. One victim mentioned that Smith forced them to ejaculate inside her during intercourse. Smith allegedly smashed a video of her performing oral sex when she found out about it. Another minor claimed Smith’s husband threatened them with a bat after they were accused of blackmailing Smith. The Dixon R-I School District Superintendent encouraged community members to report any misconduct by school employees. Concerned individuals can contact the Missouri Children’s Division or Detective Chance Shoecraft with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. Services for those affected by sexual abuse or violence are available through RAINN. Saleen Martin, a reporter on USA TODAY’s NOW team, covers this story and can be reached via email or on Twitter.
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Missouri substitute teacher accused of offering money and drugs to students in exchange for sexual favors
