Ex-Mississippi teacher accused of sex crimes with 12-year-old

SENATOBIA, Miss. - A former Mid-South teacher is under arrest for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a 12-year-old boy.

WMC-TV reports that 34-year-old Whitney Fair Mullen's bond was reduced Thursday from $5 million to $250,000. She appeared in court Thursday in Senatobia, Mississippi, on charges of molestation and sexual battery of a child.

Her attorney could not be immediately reached for comment.

Mullen is a former teacher at Strayhorn Elementary School in Tate County.

Senatobia police say the alleged victim, now 18, recently came forward. The accusations date back to 2008. Investigators say they recovered messages allegedly sent between the two. Detectives say the activity allegedly occurred at Mullen's home when the victim was supposed to be working around the house.

Police say Mullen no longer works for Tate County Schools.