Motion to dismiss filed in Webb City High School sex case

One of the top defense attorneys in southwest Missouri, Dee Wampler, Springfield, will defend former Webb City High School choir teacher Carrie Njoroge against charges of sexual contact with a student.

Wampler wasted no time, filing a motion to dismiss the case, a motion for a bill of particulars to provide more information about the alleged crime, and a motion for disclosure of impeaching information.

Mrs. Njoroge turned herself in to Christian County authorities Thursday and posted $3,500 bond.

The probable cause statement says Mrs. Njoroge is being charged with an after-hours sex act with an 18-year-old high school student that allegedly took place Tuesday, April 15, in her office at the school. Two days later, school officials placed her on paid administrative leave. She resigned the following day, according to a statement from the school district.

The probable cause statement says that April 15 was not the first time Mrs. Njorege had sex with the student. He says that the relationship began three months earlier.