NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles!A Michigan teacher was sentenced Tuesday after pleading guilty to having sex with a 16-year-old student she was tutoring and recording the encounters, according to court records.FOX 2 Detroit reported that 27-year-old Jocelyn Sanroman was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison in Oakland County Circuit Court after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct.Sanroman was arrested and arraigned in June 2025 on the charge stemming from a sexual relationship in 2023.At the time, Sanroman was a teacher at Oakside Prep Academy — a charter school in Waterford Township, about 30 miles outside downtown Detroit — when she had sex with the student she was tutoring.EX-MAYOR CONVICTED AFTER SON WALKS IN ON LEWD ACT AT ALCOHOL-INFUSED POOL BASHThe judge presiding over the case said Sanroman recorded the sexual encounters with the teen at his home.Sanroman told another teacher about the relationship, and that teacher contacted police, prompting an investigation.Sanroman’s attorney said his client has unaddressed mental health issues, FOX 2 reported. “She made a huge mistake of judgement here.” The defense attorney stated that a lot of this has to do with the mental health issues she is experiencing. “She will have to do that on her own.” She’s trying to improve herself and is working hard to achieve that. “SHERRONE moore’s alleged mistress speaks out, claims ‘years of manipulation’ from disgraced ex-Michigan coachThe judge asked Sanroman to tell him what she was thinking. “Not my best thoughts,” she replied. The judge said that this was a serious risk-taking behavior, exploiting a minor by videotaping. “You’re having sexual relations with a minor in his home, correct? It’s disgusting. “During the proceeding the prosecutor read out a victim impact statements from the boy’s mom, who said that the lives of both her son and family had been forever changed. The letter stated: “I watched as my son’s name was publicly judged and criticised for circumstances involving both a minor and adult.” “I have seen my son change. He has become withdrawn, and avoids people due to the fear and attention that the situation has caused. I pulled him out of the school to put him in online schooling. “TEACHER OF YEAR” IN SOUTH CAROLINA COULD BE CHARGED FOR ALLEGEDLY TRIED TO HIT THE FATHER OF HER BABY WITH CAR. This has left me with constant anxiety and fear, not only for him but also for other children. OHIO TEACHER ATTEMPTED PAYING STUDENT TO KILL ESTRANGED HUSBAND DURING FAILED MURDER FOR HIRE PLOTAt her arraignment in Oakland County last year, Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald stated that Sanroman had been “accused of utilizing her position of authority to exploitation a minor victim.” McDonald said, “As a former educator, I applauded the teacher who called police to report this situation and protect other students from further abuse.” McDonald noted that although a 16-year old can legally consent in cases involving teachers, that doesn’t apply. “We need to make the school as safe as possible for children, right?” She said, “Safe from gun violence, from assault, from sexual assault.” “School should be a place where your children feel safe. “CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FOX NEWS APPSchool Officials previously said that they acted immediately upon learning of the allegations and stressed that student safety was their top priority.
