Heather Hare whose video is viral on Instagram, a married mother and former Arkansas teacher once celebrated for an emotional farewell surprise by her students on “Good Morning America” (GMA) in 2020 has now pleaded guilty
Heather Hare has been pleaded guilty of engaging in a disturbing s*xual relationship with a high school student. The revelations which emerged during a court hearing, detail Hare’s admission to having s*x with the student identified as “J.R.,” up to 30 times.
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Heather Hare, 33, pleaded guilty in federal court to transporting a minor across state lines for the purpose of unlawful s*xual activity and now faces up to life in prison.
Hare is married and has a five-year-old daughter. Hare is married to Josh Gordon Hare, whom she met through a mutual friend and the couple decided to make Conway their home after tying the knot.
Former Bryant HS teacher and convicted sexual predator Heather Hare and her victim in better days. pic.twitter.com/kXevaK6kAm
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The disconcerting saga of Heather Hare began last April when a 17-year-old student, J.R., came forward to report the repeated abuse by her. According to Assistant US Attorney John Ray White, the illicit relationship unfolded after Hare initiated one-on-one counselling sessions with the student. Over time, their interactions escalated to private communication through Instagram and Snapchat.
In court, it was disclosed that Hare had shared a dream of engaging in s*xual activities with J.R. The encounters reportedly took place throughout the 2021-2022 school term, spanning various locations, including Hare’s residence in Conway, her vehicle, and even within the premises of Bryant High School, where she taught.
One particularly disturbing revelation emerged from a school trip to Washington, DC, in April 2022, where Hare and J.R. planned to engage in s*xual activities without the fear of being caught. The former teacher visited the student’s hotel room during the trip, leading to explicit encounters.
During the emotional court appearance, Hare, now facing potential life behind bars, confirmed the accuracy of the prosecutor’s details and pleaded guilty to the federal charge of transporting a minor across state lines for unlawful s*xual activity.
Legal proceedings against Heather Hare
A plea deal was presented, seeking a 13-year prison sentence, but the judge refrained from immediate acceptance, deferring the decision to the upcoming sentencing hearing with an unconfirmed date.
The possibility of the judge rejecting the plea deal looms, presenting Hare with the choice of withdrawing her guilty plea and opting for a trial. Prosecutors emphasized that such a scenario could open the door to a life sentence, highlighting the gravity of the charges.
US Attorney Jonathan Ross expressed a commitment to seeking significant penalties against educational professionals involved in the s*xual abuse of students.
Heather Hare’s fall from a nationally celebrated teacher to a defendant pleading guilty to serious charges serves as a stark reminder of the importance of maintaining ethical standards within educational settings.
Another One: Married female #Arkansas home economics teacher Heather Hare, who rose to fame with 2020 viral video, admits to having sex with male high school senior 20 to 30 times and now faces up to life in prison. https://t.co/yCSVvVsrQv
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