Child sex crimes, former Milwaukee teacher's aide accused
Jason Holder
MILWAUKEE - A former Milwaukee high school teacher's aide is accused of multiple sex crimes involving a former student that prosecutors say took place over the summer.
Court records show 41-year-old Jason Holder is charged with six felonies in the case. He was a teacher's aide at Carmen High School, where he met the victim, but was no longer employed there at the time charges were filed.
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Case details
The 15-year-old victim's mother and grandfather contacted police in September after they found "concerning sexual messages" on the victim's cellphone with someone listed as "Holder," according to court filings.
Prosecutors said messages between Holder and the victim included sexually explicit photos and dialogue about "meeting up and smoking THC together" in July and August. Investigators also found Holder ordered rides, so the two could meet, and discussed sending the victim money.
Milwaukee County Courthouse
The 15-year-old victim said they didn't know how much money Holder had sent, a criminal complaint states, but "the amounts were small and have added up to a large amount." The victim also said Holder provided "weed" and they smoked at Holder's house.
Court filings state the victim initially denied any sexual activity with Holder, but later told police they performed a sex act on Holder "for about 30 seconds" – and later said they exchanged sexually explicit photos.
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In court
In all, Holder is charged with:
- Use of a computer to facilitate a child sex crime
- Solicit intimate representation from minor
- Possession of child pornography
- Exposing a child to harmful material
- Second-degree sexual assault of a child (under 16 years of age)
- Child enticement (giving controlled substances)
Court records show Holder's bond was set at $60,000. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial in November.