Amy Northcutt
A former Turlock Christian School teacher involved in an alleged sex scandal recently gave birth to a baby and couldn't appear in court today, her attorney said.
Amy Northcutt and Justin Northcutt, also a former teacher at the same school, were arrested about six months ago after being accused of trying to arrange group sex with a 16-year-old student by sending her sexually explicit text messages, according to court documents.
Defense attorney Bob Chase said Amy Northcutt gave birth less than a month ago.
Judge Timothy Salter set the couple's next court date for Feb. 27. The Northcutts both pleaded not guilty to one felony count each of "harmful matter sent with intent of seduction of a minor" in October.
They are accused of sending messages and photos to the girl, Sheriff's Department spokesman Royjindar Singh said.
Singh said an investigation found no evidence of sexual contact between the Northcutts and the girl or evidence of other victims.
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