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Stephen Budd, former Rosarian Academy teacher arrested; accused of sexual activity with young girls
By: Tania Rogers
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – A former Rosarian Academy teacher is behind bars, accused of sexual activity with two young girls. The alleged incidents happened in the 2006 school year.
Investigators say Stephen Budd was arrested Wednesday night, accused of sexual activity with two young girls who are former students.
51 year old Stephen Budd appeared in court Thursday morning, accused of sexual assault. According to the West Palm Beach Police Chief, back in 2006, Budd allegedly had sexual encounters with two 4th graders. Budd reportedly would use “Budd Bucks” to reward the girls, as candy, in return for sexual acts.
One victim told police Budd recently tried to get in touch with her through Facebook. That’s when she told her parents, who contacted police.
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