Nebraska, April 16: A senior federal government official within the US Department of Defense has found himself embroiled in controversy after his wife was apprehended on a Class IIA felony charge of sexual abuse by a school teacher in Nebraska. Erin Ward, a substitute teacher, was arrested while allegedly having sex with one of her students inside a car. As per multiple reports, Erin is married to Doug Ward, a senior federal government official in the US.

The report from News18.com indicates that 45-year-old Erin Ward was caught in a naked state and confessed to engaging in sexual activities with the 17-year-old boy inside the vehicle, leading to her arrest and subsequent charges of sexual abuse by a school employee. Erin Ward's marriage to Doug Ward, a high-ranking official at the US Department of Defense, introduces a new layer of interest. Settled in Gretna, Louisiana, the couple navigates life with their three children. US Shocker: Suspicious Mother Catches Teacher Having Sex With Her Son in Car in North Carolina, Accused Arrested.

Doug Ward's substantial experience from his nearly two-decade tenure at the US Strategic Command in Offutt Air Force Base, Omaha, adds weight to the unfolding situation. As per a report by India Today, the incident unfolded near Burke College, where Erin was employed as a substitute teacher. The student involved with Erin, whose identity remains undisclosed, the student attempted to flee authorities, leading to a collision and subsequent escape, leaving him in only his underwear. Sex With Student in US: Jersey Shore High School Teacher Arrested for Engaging in Sexual Activity With 16-Year-Old Student Inside His Car in Wildlife Refuge.

The boy was later apprehended in connection with the incident. Erin now faces allegations of infidelity, complicating the situation further. Erin avoided rape charges due to Nebraska's legal age of consent being 16. Nonetheless, she was charged with sexual abuse, which has resulted in a 20-year prison sentence. Despite Erin's admission of guilt and subsequent arrest, the legal consequences loomed large.

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