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MARTINSBURG, W.Va. (AP) — A high school teacher in Jefferson County has been accused of having sexual relations with two female students.
Citing a criminal complaint, The Journal (http://bit.ly/28PyC6v ) reports that 29-year-old Joel Ziler has been charged with two felony counts of sexual abuse by a person in a position of trust and one count of solicitation of a minor via computer.
According to the complaint, Ziler engaged in sexual encounters with the 17-year-old girls at his home in Berkeley County. The complaint also states Ziler solicited nude photos from one of the girls.
Jefferson County Schools stated in a news release that Ziler was hired as a music teacher and choral director.
He is free on a bond of $80,000. It's unclear if he has an attorney.
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