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Former Teacher Faces Sexual Abuse Charges Involving Student

4/1/2026

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Ashley Fisler, a 36-year-old former New Jersey middle school teacher, faces grooming and sexual abuse allegations involving a former student.
Prosecutors say she had sex with the boy six times starting at age 12 and persisted through explicit texts over six years, while the defense notes graphic messages and says there was no sexual assault before age 16.
A judge issued a restraining order barring contact with the victim.

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Story summary

Ashley Fisler, a 36-year-old former New Jersey middle school teacher, faces grooming and sexual abuse allegations involving a former student.
Prosecutors say she had sex with the boy six times starting at age 12 and persisted through explicit texts over six years, while the defense notes graphic messages and says there was no sexual assault before age 16.
A judge issued a restraining order barring contact with the victim.