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Former Akron teacher pleads guilty to sex with student who fathered her child

She also had a child with the teen.
Summit County Prosecutor

AKRON -- A former Buchtel High School teacher pleaded guilty to having sex with a teenage student Friday.

Laura Cross, 37, of Tallmadge, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual battery, a third-degree felony.

Cross had a three-year relationship with the 16-year-old student, who also lived with her. Prosecutors say Cross was the student's legal guardian and the two have a child together.

Cross is scheduled for sentencing May 24.

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