FARGO, N.D. (AP) - The jury in the sexual misconduct trial of a former North Dakota teacher of the year will continue to discuss the fate of the educator for a second day Tuesday.
Jurors in Aaron Knodel's case didn't reach a verdict Monday after the defense and prosecution finished their closing arguments.
The 36-year-old West Fargo High School English teacher is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student over a period of several weeks in early 2009. He's pleaded not guilty to five counts of felony corruption or solicitation of a minor.
Knodel and the student testified during the trial.
Knodel was named North Dakota teacher of the year in 2014, before the allegations surfaced. He was suspended without pay when the charges were filed.