New Jersey teacher, 37, pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 2 students

one New Jersey Prosecutors said the school teacher has admitted to sexual assault on two of her teenage students.

Julie Rizzitello, 37, pleaded guilty last week to two counts of second-degree sexual assaults for the 2017 and 2024 offenses, according to the Monmouth County Attorney’s Office.

Rizzitello, who taught at Wall High School in Wall Township, was arrested in July 2024 after an employee in the area informed her of her relationship with her students. Coast Star. At the time, she was also charged with witness tampering and three counts of criminal sexual contact.

Julie Rizzitello stood at a hearing in Monmouth County Courthouse in Freebold, New Jersey after admitting to sexual assault involving two students. (Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park Press / USA Today Network)

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According to media, the incident with the victim occurred in May and June of that year. police arrest warrant.

Rizzitello and a student aged 18 and 18 had sexual contact in a brick in May 2024. NJ.com The report said the affidavit of possible causes outlined the allegations against her. Officials said they met at various other locations and she also sent him nude photos.

After being arrested, the second victim stepped up and revealed that he and Rizzitello had dated in November 2017 and January 2018 at her Brick Town residence on the Jersey Shore. Images and text messages were provided to the detective, who confirmed the statements during the interview, citing an affidavit of possible reasons, according to the Coast Star. The victim was 17 years old at the time.

Former Wall Township high school teacher Julie Rizzitello appeared in court after pleading guilty to sexual assault on two students. (Thomas P. Costello / Asbury Park Press / USA Today Network)

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Wall Town Police Chief Sean O’Halloran said Rizzitello took advantage of her position as an educator.

“The actions of this former teacher are not only a betrayal of the victims, but also a betrayal of the entire school community,” O’Haloran told Coast Gaze in a statement. “I commend the courage of those who stood up and the dedication of our officials and partner agencies to bring this case to justice. Protecting our youth is one of our highest priorities and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure criminals are brought to justice to protect our residents and guests.”

Former teacher Julie Rizzitello once worked at Wall High School in Wall Township, New Jersey. (Google Maps)

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Brick Town Rizzitello will be sentenced on January 9, and prosecutors said they recommended she serve in state prison for 10 years and be registered as Sex offender Under Megan’s law, a set of state and federal rules require people to register with law enforcement agencies who are convicted of certain sexual offences.

Prosecutors will also call for lifelong parole supervision and are prohibited from holding public office.

Rizzitello, who teaches English, was hired in 2013 and earned about $62,000 a year before resigning, then resigning.

In July, Wall Township Public Schools pleaded guilty to the allegations against Rizzitello and said the district is working fully with law enforcement while urging anyone to contact police.