Former APS teacher accused of having sex with minors back in court
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) –The former APS teacher accused of having inappropriate relationships with minors will be staying behind bars until trial. Friday, the state shared evidence, including student love letters that they say prove he is a threat to the community.
Thirty-three-year-old Patrick Corr is accused of having sex with at least two minors. Prosecutors read student love letters sent to Corr, saying Corr used his position as a teacher to groom minors.
''Also, you're like a second father to me. I love all of the memories we make, they will forever be my fave. Next year, I will miss you so much. Once again, I want to say thank you and appreciate you so, so much. I am always here for you, no matter what, I love you,'' said Prosecutor, Rebekah Reyes, reading one of the letters aloud in court.
APS teacher arrested after accusations of sexual relationships with students
Patrick Corr was a teacher at John Adams Middle School until he was placed on leave following an incident on a school bus where prosecutors say Corr lay on a female student's lap. An investigation by APS found Corr had sexual relations with two different minors, one was a former John Adams Middle School student.
In court, prosecutors told the judge that Corr used alcohol to take advantage of them. One victim was 16 years old and got pregnant after sleeping with Corr, but later ended the pregnancy. Prosecutors told the judge, Corr later met up with her again and coerced her into having sex.
At one point, the defense tried to argue that one victim had lied about her age to Corr and was looking for an older man, something prosecutors said was not appropriate.
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'I want to be very clear that this is not the fault of a 16-year-old. So, this defense of, 'Well, the victim was asking for it; she was drunk, she was looking for someone to have sex with,' it's really wholly inappropriate. We put the onus on the adult to not buy alcohol for teenagers, to not have sex with intoxicated teenagers,' said Reyes.
Judge Courtney Weaks agreed with the prosecutors and ordered Corr to stay behind bars. Investigators believe there are more victims out there and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
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