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Former New Mexico teacher charged with sexual communication with a minor
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – The Albuquerque Police Department arrested a charter school teacher accused of sexual communication with a minor. Investigators say 27-year-old Julian Gunther was a teacher at Rio Grande Academy of Fine Arts, but his contract was not renewed in May.
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According to the arrest warrant, an officer with the Santa Fe Police Department posed as a 12-year-old girl and responded to Gunther after he posted online that he was looking for a 'friend with benefits.' The warrant shows the graphic conversation where the undercover officer claimed to be 12-years-old. Police say the conversation quickly turned sexual and involved explicit photos. Gunther faces 14 charges, including sexual communication with a minor.
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