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Former Destrehan teacher accused of having sex with a student, back in court

Shelley S. Dufresne's 2014 yearbook photo.

HAHNVILLE, La. (WGNO) – Former Destrehan teacher Shelley Dufresne appeared before a judge in St. Charles Parish to answer charges that she had sex with one of her students.

Dufresne pleaded not guilty to charges that she had sex with a 16-year-old student on several occasions.

Dufresne and another former Destrehan teacher, Rachel Respess also face charges in Jefferson Parish, where the two are accused of having a 3-way tryst with the same 16-year-old student at Respess’ Kenner apartment.