Most students rely on consistent study habits, proper note-taking, and strong test scores to secure good grades. One high school student in Georgia resorted to more desperate means to boost his report card: blackmail.
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According to WCAX, Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High School, allegedly had sex with a student. When the student involved in the romance discovered that Nichols had an OnlyFans account, he threatened to expose her profile for better grades.
Nichols, the operations manager for the school's football team, was arrested twice in May over allegations of improper sexual contact by an employee, agent or foster parent. The arrest warrant revealed that Nichols had sex with a student twice.
The first incident occurred on April 23 on school grounds, and the other on May 2 inside a car.
According to new arrest warrants, Nichols allegedly had sex with a second student on May 3.
Police said that the educator also sent inappropriate images and videos to multiple other victims. Including a sextape with a student while wearing a sweater that says "Jesus loves you."
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Once the video began to circulate, multiple students used it as blackmail to demand better grades from Nichols.
It's unclear if any of the students will face blackmail charges.
The investigation has generated at least 27 separate search warrants. Since the investigation started, police have confirmed at least six underage victims.
Court records filed after Nichols' arrest show she is now seeking a modification of her bond conditions. Under her current bond, Nichols is prohibited from having contact with any minors except for her daughter.
Nichols is currently being charged with one count of tampering with evidence, two counts of child molestation, four counts of improper sexual contact by an employee and four counts of grooming of a minor. Further investigation is underway.
