November 9, 2009

SUMTER, S.C. (AP) -- A former South Carolina high school teacher
and coach has been arrested after police say he had sexual contact
with a 16-year-old female student.

The Item of Sumter reported Monday that 33-year-old Edward
Antonio Hubbard is charged with criminal sexual conduct with a
minor. Hubbard also is charged with contributing to the delinquency
of a minor and disseminating obscene materials. He's accused of
showing pornography and giving alcohol to the student.

Hubbard resigned as a teacher at Lakewood High School. The
newspaper said he had been investigated previously for claims he
had a sexual relationship with a student while teaching at another
school, but no charges were filed.

It was unclear if he had an attorney.

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