Introduction to the Incident
A physical education teacher at a school in Homestead was arrested for allegedly having sex multiple times with a 14-year-old student, police said.
Bryant Caniz-Segovia, 20, was arrested early Friday on lewd and lascivious battery on a child charges, records showed.
Details of the Arrest
Caniz-Segovia worked as a physical education teacher at Hope Academy, a private school on Old Dixie Highway in Homestead, an arrest report said. According to the report, the 14-year-old girl and Caniz-Segovia had sex on three to four occasions. She said they also exchanged nude photographs through social media, the report said. Caniz-Segovia, who lives in Miami, was arrested and booked into jail. Attorney information wasn’t available.
Legal Proceedings
He later appeared before a judge who granted him a bond but ordered him to stay away from the teen. Miami-Dade Corrections
Miami-Dade Corrections
Bryant Caniz-Segovia
School Response
The school posted a brief statement to Instagram on Friday. "Hope Academy was just made aware of an incident. It was reported immediately, and our students’ safety remains our top concern," the statement read.
Conclusion
The arrest of a physical education teacher for alleged sexual relations with a minor underscores the importance of vigilance and prompt action in educational institutions to protect students from abuse. It is crucial for schools to have robust systems in place to prevent such incidents and to respond swiftly and appropriately when they occur.
FAQs
- Q: Who was arrested?
- A: Bryant Caniz-Segovia, a 20-year-old physical education teacher at Hope Academy in Homestead.
- Q: What were the charges?
- A: Lewd and lascivious battery on a child.
- Q: What is the alleged relationship between the teacher and the student?
- A: The teacher is alleged to have had sex with a 14-year-old student on multiple occasions and to have exchanged nude photographs.
- Q: How did the school respond?
- A: The school reported the incident immediately and stated that the students’ safety remains their top concern.
- Q: What was the outcome for the teacher?
- A: The teacher was granted a bond but ordered to stay away from the teen.
