A former teaching assistant from Wisconsin is now facing serious legal charges following allegations of sexually assaulting a teenager she reportedly began flirting with when he was just 12 years old.
The Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office has identified the accused as Stephanie Jensen, who is now dealing with multiple charges stemming from the accusations.
- Child enticement (2 counts)
- Sexual assault of a child
- Sexual intercourse with a child (3 counts)
Jensen allegedly initiated inappropriate, flirtatious interactions with the boy while she was employed as a second-grade classroom aide at Faith Lutheran School in Fond du Lac. At that time, the victim was in eighth grade at the same institution.
According to a criminal complaint, as reported by WBAY, the victim disclosed to authorities that he had sexual relations with Jensen just before his 16th birthday in September 2024. He distinctly recalled the timing as it coincided with when he received his driver’s license.
The teenager further claimed that he engaged in sexual activities with Jensen multiple times and that she had sent him explicit photos through Snapchat.
The complaint also noted, “Victim 1 mentioned Stephanie Jensen was not only sending him nude pictures, but that she was sending his friends explicit content as well.”
“Victim 1 said word travelled throughout his friend group that she was willing to share so people he knew would add her to see what she would share with them.”
On November 4, when detectives questioned Jensen, she denied the allegations, but reportedly admitted to sending him nude photos.
While trying to arrest Jensen, she refused to get up from her couch, claiming, “I am not under arrest.” A detective lifted her up by the arm and handcuffed her.
KFOX reports that the school’s principal, Benjamin Rank, confirmed Monday that the school had terminated her.
A judge handed down a $200,000 cash bond and ordered Jensen to not contact the victim, or any other minors. The court also ordered her to refrain from social media.
She’s expected back in court Tuesday. Check back for updates.
[Feature Photo via Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office]
