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WARWICK, R.I. (AP) — A Warwick junior high school teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old female relative last June.
The state attorney general's office said 49-year-old Mario Atoyan of North Kingstown was arraigned Monday in Superior Court on one count each of first-degree sexual assault and second-degree sexual assault. An indictment was unsealed Monday.
Atoyan was freed on $10,000 personal recognizance and ordered to have no contact with the victim. Court records didn't list an attorney for him. A home telephone number couldn't immediately be found.
School Superintendent Richard D'Agostino told WLNE-TV Atoyan, a Gorton Junior High science teacher, is on paid leave.
Police Chief Police Chief Thomas Mulligan told WJAR-TV the victim doesn't have ties to Gorton.
Principal Jeff Taylor sent a letter to parents expressing concern for anyone affected, and said counseling would be available.
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