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Former DPS teacher sentenced for an improper relationship with a student

Feb 9, 2016 | 6:31 AM

Zachary Taylor picture from iheartmyteacher.org

A former Detroit Public Schools teacher was sentenced on charges he had an improper relationship with a student. The 27-year-old Zachary Taylor was accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to a middle school student and also meeting that student at a motel, where they reportedly cuddled. He was sentenced to five years probation after a plea deal.

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