Teacher Accused of Relationship with Inmate | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

A former teacher at a women’s prison in Raleigh is facing felony charges after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate while teaching under contract with Wake Tech. Investigators uncovered phone calls and letters as evidence, and though he was initially held without bond, a judge later set it at $75,000—considering his clean record, family support, and order to stay away from the inmate. Wake Tech has terminated his employment, and officials say such incidents, while not uncommon, are now being more aggressively addressed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…