LAUSD Teacher Free on Bail
Gabriela Cortez, 42, was arrested and booked Wednesday for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, according to Montebello police. She was released on $140,000 bail.
Cortez teaches in Boyle Heights but was arrested in Montebello where she resides.
According to Montebello police, the investigation began on Feb. 15 after a former student claimed he had a sexual relationship with his teacher while he was a minor. The alleged victim told police he wanted to get things "off his chest."
A second man came forth and said he had a sexual relationship with the suspect when he was a student. The man provided information regarding their relationship.
Cortez will return to court on March 22. Anyone with information is urged to contact Montebello Police Detective Andrade at (323) 887-1255.
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