Freedom High Paraprofessional Accused Of Having Sex With Student

NEW TAMPA, FL — Hillsborough County sheriff's detectives have arrested a Hillsborough County Schools paraprofessional accused of having sex with an underage student, according to a sheriff's report.

The sheriff's office said in December Briona Inman, 24, was employed as a paraprofessional at Freedom High School, 17140 Commerce Park Bvd. While at the school, she befriended a male student who was 16 years old at the time.

On Dec. 22, Inman brought the student to her home and had sex with him, according to the sheriff.

The sheriff's office was notified on Monday. After conducting an investigation, detectives found probable cause and arrested Inman on Tuesday.

"Unfortunately, this woman used the trust placed in her because of her position to prey upon a vulnerable student," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "This egregious betrayal will never be tolerated. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will continue to do everything in our power to keep predators like this out of our schools."

Inman is facing one charge for authority figure soliciting or engaging in sexual conduct with a student.