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Teacher's Abortion Claims Spark State Police Investigation

10/23/2025

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Zenaida Perez, a Centreville High School teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia, alleges social worker Carolina Diaz pressured students to obtain abortions without parental consent.
An interim investigation report says Perez's allegations are likely false, noting she acted unprofessionally and pressured students for statements.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has called for a state police investigation, and the school district says Perez's accusations lack factual support.

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Zenaida Perez, a Centreville High School teacher in Fairfax County, Virginia, alleges social worker Carolina Diaz pressured students to obtain abortions without parental consent.
An interim investigation report says Perez's allegations are likely false, noting she acted unprofessionally and pressured students for statements.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has called for a state police investigation, and the school district says Perez's accusations lack factual support.