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Rockwood HS teacher charged with statutory rape of a student

The RCSO said Battle faces charges for solicitation of a minor for sex and statutory rape by an authority figure.

ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. — The Roane County Sheriff's Office said a Rockwood High School teacher has been charged with statutory rape after an investigation into her soliciting a minor student for sex.

According to the RCSO, Sue Yong Battle was arrested following the investigation following allegations authorities received of incidents that occurred in mid-September. 

The RCSO said Battle faces charges for solicitation of a minor for sex and statutory rape by an authority figure. She was released on a $15,000 bond.

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