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Laurel County teacher found not guilty in child abuse case

LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Laurel County teacher was found not guilty in court on Wednesday after being charged with child abuse in February.

On Feb. 7, 36-year-old Brittany Farmer was arrested in connection with an arrest warrant alleging that on Dec. 19, 2024, a woman met a Johnson Elementary School student who showed signs of being abused.

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Farmer was charged with third-degree criminal abuse and fourth-degree child abuse.

Court records show that after an initial trial hearing in May, a jury found Farmer not guilty on both charges on Wednesday, June 4.

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FOX 56 has reached out to the school district for comment but has yet to hear back.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates.

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