Chatham County teacher charged with sex crimes, extortion against student

PITTSBORO, N.C. (WTVD) -- A Chatham County teacher is accused of sex crimes against a student.

Investigators arrested Jasmine Murphy on charges of indecent liberties with a student, attempted sexual act with a student, extortion and cyberstalking.

Murphy worked at Northwood High School when the alleged crimes happened. She is no longer employed as a teacher.

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The school system said it reported Murphy to police when school officials learned of the allegations back in the spring.

No further details have been released in the case.