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A former high school teacher in Meriden, Conn., is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a teenage student, authorities said

Ciara Picard, 39, has been charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault

The alleged victim, who has since graduated, claimed Picard told him, “I’ve always wanted to kiss you" before the two exchanged a kiss when he was 16 years old

A former teacher at a high school in Connecticut is accused of grooming and sexually assaulting a teenage student, authorities said.

Ciara Picard, 39, was charged with five counts of second-degree sexual assault after turning herself in to Meriden police on Tuesday, Dec. 2, the department said in a statement .

Police said the charges are related to allegations she had an "inappropriate relationship wi

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