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San Antonio Elementary Teacher Charged With Continuous Sexual Assault Of Child
San Antonio police arrested and charged an elementary school teacher on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with continuous sexual assault of a child, authorities said.
Fox News reported that investigators are searching for additional victims and urged anyone with information to contact law enforcement. Fox News said the charge alleges repeated offenses against a student.
The episode traces back to allegations involving a student at the teacher's elementary school, which prompted a criminal investigation and the eventual charge. Fox News reported that investigators are interviewing potential witnesses as they search for other victims.
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📌 Key Facts
- On Monday, April 27, 2026, San Antonio police arrested 46-year-old teacher Cecilia Mueller and charged her with continuous sexual assault of a child.
- A 20-year-old former student alleges Mueller abused him while he was in her fifth-grade class at Lewis Elementary School during the 2016-17 school year, including sexual acts in her classroom.
- The arrest report says Mueller showed students explicit music and pornographic videos, had them play Truth or Dare, and told them not to tell their parents.
- Northside Independent School District says Mueller taught at Lewis Elementary until June 2019 before moving to Henderson Elementary in August 2019 and has now been placed on leave.
- San Antonio police publicly stated they fear there may be additional victims and asked anyone with information to come forward.
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