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Former Teacher Indicted for Attempting to Entice Student

1/27/2026

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Katherine Albarado, a former Louisiana high school teacher, has been indicted for attempting to entice a 16-year-old student into sexual activity.
The indictment, announced by federal prosecutors, is based on Albarado's actions in May 2022, where she sent explicit messages and a video using her personal email.
She was arrested in June 2025 after the Morgan City Police notified St. Mary Parish Public Schools, prompting her resignation.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller highlighted the need to protect children from abuse by trusted individuals, and Albarado faces a potential life sentence if convicted.

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Story summary

Katherine Albarado, a former Louisiana high school teacher, has been indicted for attempting to entice a 16-year-old student into sexual activity.
The indictment, announced by federal prosecutors, is based on Albarado's actions in May 2022, where she sent explicit messages and a video using her personal email.
She was arrested in June 2025 after the Morgan City Police notified St. Mary Parish Public Schools, prompting her resignation.
U.S. Attorney Zachary Keller highlighted the need to protect children from abuse by trusted individuals, and Albarado faces a potential life sentence if convicted.