WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) – A former Wilson County teacher has been arrested on a rape charge.
Michael Shepard, 36, was taken into custody at his home Thursday night under a sealed indictment.
He has been charged with statutory rape by an authority figure.
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Shepard was a math teacher at Wilson Central High School and a coach for the girls’ softball team.
Last week, he was fired from his position and turned in his resignation after parents made allegations against Shepard concerning a student.
Shepard had been with the Wilson County school district since 2009.
He was booked into the Wilson County jail on $25,000 bond.