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A former Miss Kentucky beauty queen has been accused of sending nude photos of herself to a 15-year-old, PEOPLE has confirmed.
“Mrs. Bearse sent obscene photographs of herself to a 15 year old who was a former student of hers at Andrew Jackson Middle School,” the release reads. “She is currently suspended from her teaching position. Mrs. Bearse was released on a $10,000 property bond following her arraignment.”
Ramsey Carpenter-Bearse.Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
Briana Warner, a spokeswoman for Kanawha County Schools, told theThe Washington Postthatthe schools do not comment on personnel matters, but says the schools “will follow all applicable policies and procedures” in handling the incident.
Carpenter-Bearse is listed as an employee on the school’s website.
PEOPLE confirms that Carpenter-Bearse has been released on $10,000 bond.
Ramsey Carpenter-Bearse.Mel Evans/AP/REX/Shutterstock
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Carpenter-Bearse had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2010. As part of her platform, she said that she wanted to raise awareness and research funds for the illness. During her reign as Miss Kentucky, she served as a spokeswoman for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Arts degree in special education with a focus on learning and behavior disorders.
She has not yet entered a formal plea.
source: people.com
