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06-05-2025
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Jury selected in Brevard County 'party teacher' trial
The Brief Jury selection began Monday for the trial of Karly Anderson, a teacher accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges. What we know BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - The teacher accused of attending an underage house party is off to trial. On Monday, jurors met for hours and were questioned by the state, the defendant's attorney and the judge. Several were dismissed because they already knew about the case from social media and news coverage. Six people were selected to serve on the jury. The defendant, Karly Anderson, is facing two misdemeanor charges including disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence. On Monday morning, the state decided not to pursue the third charge of disorderly conduct. RELATED ARTICLE: Brevard County teacher pulled from classroom over drunken house party investigations Opening statements start on Tuesday morning at 9 a.m. at the Viera courthouse. The state plans to bring two EMTs as witnesses who were there the night of the alleged house party in January. What we don't know We don't know who the defense will bring up for witnesses or if Anderson will testify in her own trial. The trial could wrap on Tuesday or Wednesday, depending on how long the jury needs to deliberate. The backstory Both Anderson and a BPS school principal, Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, were arrested in late January in connection with the alleged house party. Police say there were drugs, alcohol and underage students as young as 13 years old at the party. Police say it was at the principal's house. RELATED ARTICLE: Florida teacher arrested for allegedly partying with students teaching again at Saturn Elementary: 'Livid' Anderson was arrested for allegedly being at the party and interfering when officers were trying to help a child experiencing a medical emergency outside. Anderson's charges were downgraded to two misdemeanors. The principal is still facing a felony for child neglect. What's next If Anderson is found guilty, she could face 60 days to one year in jail and fines from $500 to $1,000. The principal's court proceedings aren't starting until June. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local: Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source FOX 35's Reporter attended court hearings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. She's also been covering this case, speaking with police, the state and attorney's involved since the initial arrest in January.
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18-04-2025
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Florida elementary school teacher placed on leave after attending 'white lie party' with 200 kids: Officials
An elementary school teacher in Florida was placed on leave after she attended a house party involving alcohol where around 200 kids were present, according to officials. Karly Anderson, a teacher at Saturn Elementary School, allegedly attended a house party in January at the Coco Beach home of Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the former principal of Theordore Roosevelt Elementary School, according to Fox 35. An arrest affidavit indicates that around 200 people attended the "white lie party," which is what was advertised on Snapchat. Students from several area schools attended the party. According to police, marijuana use, underage drinking and fights were seen at the party. One kid was also seen with a gun at Brodigan's residence. Officials said one boy was "vomiting and shaking" in the yard. Anderson, who was a former teacher at Theordore Roosevelt Elementary School, was reassigned to Saturn Elementary School after the incident. Brevard County Public School Board Member Matt Susin told reporters on Tuesday that Anderson was placed on administrative leave, calling her actions "deplorable" and "disgusting." Florida House Votes Unanimously To Keep Golf Courses, Pickleball Courts Out Of State Parks Anderson was initially charged with felony child abuse, but prosecutors later reduced it to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication. Since her charges were reduced to a misdemeanor, she was allowed to continue her job teaching. She initially resigned from her job but then rescinded the resignation. Read On The Fox News App In police body camera video released by the Florida State Attorney's Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit, Anderson can be seen yelling at an officer. Florida Ag Takes 'Victory Lap' After Blue City Says It Won't Violate Sanctuary Ban "What the f--- is wrong with them?" Anderson said after a police officer allegedly threatened to put her in handcuffs. "Coco beach has gone f----- mad and nasty." "You know I'm a teacher, who the f--- …. who got put in that car?" Anderson added. "I was here hanging out at this party, I mean what the f---, what's wrong with them?" Ashley Fernandez, a parent of a Saturn Elementary School student, said that Anderson shouldn't be near a school. "I was livid because, honestly, the woman still hasn't even gone to court," Fernandez told FOX 35. "This issue hasn't been resolved at all and so, she has no place being inside of a school right now." Mark Rendell, superintendent of the Brevard Public Schools, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that Anderson's conduct was unacceptable. "All employees are held to the highest standard of professional behavior, and BPS will continue to follow all policies and procedures to ensure a fair and thorough review of this new information. The teacher's actions as seen on the footage were completely unacceptable and do not match the charges given and warrant a further investigation," Rendell said. Fox News Digital reached out to Anderson and article source: Florida elementary school teacher placed on leave after attending 'white lie party' with 200 kids: Officials
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18-04-2025
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Florida elementary school teacher placed on leave after attending 'white lie party' with 200 kids: Officials
An elementary school teacher in Florida was placed on leave after she attended a house party involving alcohol where around 200 kids were present, according to officials. Karly Anderson, a teacher at Saturn Elementary School, allegedly attended a house party in January at the Coco Beach home of Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the former principal of Theordore Roosevelt Elementary School, according to FOX 35. An arrest affidavit indicates that around 200 people attended the "white lie party," which is what was advertised on Snapchat. Students from several area schools attended the party. According to police, marijuana use, underage drinking and fights were seen at the party. One kid was also seen with a gun at Brodigan's residence. Officials said one boy was "vomiting and shaking" in the yard. Anderson, who was a former teacher at Theordore Roosevelt Elementary School, was reassigned to Saturn Elementary School after the incident. Brevard County Public School Board Member Matt Susin told reporters on Tuesday that Anderson was placed on administrative leave, calling her actions "deplorable" and "disgusting." Anderson was initially charged with felony child abuse, but prosecutors later reduced it to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication. Since her charges were reduced to a misdemeanor, she was allowed to continue her job teaching. She initially resigned from her job but then rescinded the resignation. In police body camera video released by the Florida State Attorney's Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit, Anderson can be seen yelling at an officer. "What the f--- is wrong with them?" Anderson said after a police officer allegedly threatened to put her in handcuffs. "Coco beach has gone f----- mad and nasty." "You know I'm a teacher, who the f--- …. who got put in that car?" Anderson added. "I was here hanging out at this party, I mean what the f---, what's wrong with them?" Ashley Fernandez, a parent of a Saturn Elementary School student, said that Anderson shouldn't be near a school. "I was livid because, honestly, the woman still hasn't even gone to court," Fernandez told FOX 35. "This issue hasn't been resolved at all and so, she has no place being inside of a school right now." Mark Rendell, superintendent of the Brevard Public Schools, said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital that Anderson's conduct was unacceptable. "All employees are held to the highest standard of professional behavior, and BPS will continue to follow all policies and procedures to ensure a fair and thorough review of this new information. The teacher's actions as seen on the footage were completely unacceptable and do not match the charges given and warrant a further investigation," Rendell said. Fox News Digital reached out to Anderson and Hill-Brodigan.
