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According to a report from the Daily Mail, a married 37-year-old school counselor in North Carolina has been arrested on serious charges involving alleged misconduct with students at her former high school.
Lesli Bryant turned herself in to authorities after warrants were issued charging her with two counts of taking indecent liberties with students and one count of second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor.
The alleged incidents occurred while she served as a counselor at Orange High School in Orange County. Court records indicate the communications involved at least two students and included the exchange of nude images and videos via Snapchat, with some activity reported as recently as April.
Bryant, who is married to Daniel Bryant and has three children, resigned from her position on June 12, 2026, shortly after being placed on administrative leave. School administrators had alerted a school resource officer to the allegations, prompting the Orange County Sheriff’s Office to launch an investigation.
A statement from the sheriff’s office detailed the sequence of events: “This morning, former Orange County Schools employee, Lesli Bryant, 37, turned herself in at the magistrate’s office after Orange County Sheriff’s Office Investigator C. Tapp obtained warrants charging her with two counts of indecent liberties with students and one count of sexual exploitation of a minor.” The statement continued, noting that Bryant was initially held without bond before her court appearance.
Bryant appeared in court on Thursday afternoon and posted a $50,000 bond, which was provided by her husband. The couple resides with their children in a $650,000 home in Hillsborough, North Carolina. She is scheduled to return to court on July 20.
Orange County Schools responded swiftly to the allegations. In an official statement, the district emphasized its commitment to student safety: “Orange County Schools takes matters involving the safety and well-being of students extremely seriously.
Upon receiving notice of allegations of misconduct of a now former Orange High School counselor, the district immediately reviewed and placed the employee on suspension with pay.” The district further noted that, with the matter now in the hands of law enforcement, it would defer further comment to the sheriff’s office while reaffirming its dedication to a safe learning environment.
The sheriff’s office described the investigation as active and ongoing. Authorities have not released additional details about the students involved, citing the sensitive nature of the case. Bryant’s attorney was contacted for comment but did not immediately respond.
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