Brevard County teacher found guilty related to house party with alleged underage drinking
Teacher found guilty related to house party with teens
Karly Anderson, a Brevard County teacher, was found guilty Tuesday of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence after attending an underage house party in January.
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Karly Anderson, a Brevard County teacher, was found guilty Tuesday of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence after attending an underage house party in January.
Found guilty on multiple charges
What we know:
Karly Anderson, the Brevard County teacher accused of attending an underage house party, was found guilty of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer without violence in court Tuesday.
Court went into recess around 2:45 p.m. and by 5:45 the jury had reached a verdict.
Karly Anderson verdict & sentencing | FULL
Karly Anderson, a former Brevard County teacher, was found guilty of two misdemeanors related to a drunken house party in Coach Beach attended by underage kids. Anderson was found guilty of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer without violence.
Judge determines sentence
What we know:
Under her charge of disorderly intoxication, the judge sentenced Anderson to:
- 6 months of supervised probation
- Ordered to pay court costs
- Ordered to pay the cost of the investigation to Cocoa Beach PD (Court will reserve as to the amount. Asked the state to determine the amount within 30 days)
- Not to consume alcohol or illegal substances
- Orders random alcohol and illegal substances testing for the probation term
- 50 hours of community service to a nonprofit agency
- Orders $500 donation to Children's Advocacy Center (Has 1 year to pay)
Under her charge of resisting without violence, the judge sentenced Anderson to:
- 12 months supervised probation
- Ordered to pay court costs
- Must do 50 hours of community service
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- 50 hours must be completed by month five and then 50 more hours must be completed by month 11
- For the first six months the judge ordered random drug and alcohol screenings
She will also have to pay for court costs and the cost of Cocoa Beach Police's investigation. The prosecution will determine that amount within the next 30 days.
Caught partying with high school students
The backstory:
Both Anderson and a BPS school principal, Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, were arrested in late January in connection with the alleged house party. Police say there were drugs, alcohol and underage students as young as 13 years old at the party. Police say it was at the principal’s house.
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Anderson was arrested for allegedly being at the party and interfering when officers were trying to help a child experiencing a medical emergency outside.
Anderson’s charges were downgraded to two misdemeanors.
Inside the courtroom: Closing statements from the prosecution and defense
What they're saying:
Florida Party Teacher Trial: Prosecution's closing
Assistant State Attorney Pepper Worthy delivers the prosecution's closing argument in the trial of Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Florida Party Teacher Trial: Defense's Closing
Ken Weaver, attorney representing Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson, delivers the defense's closing argument in court. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
Florida Party Teacher Trial: Prosecution's rebuttal
Assistant State Attorney Pepper Worthy delivers the full rebuttal in the trial of Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson. Anderson is accused of attending an underage house party and interfering with officers during a medical emergency. Anderson faces two misdemeanor charges, with opening statements set for Tuesday and the trial expected to conclude by midweek. The case stems from a January incident involving drugs, alcohol, and minors at a party allegedly hosted by a local school principal, who faces separate felony charges.
What's next:
Anderson will be appealing and she has 30 days to file the appeal. Her attorney, Kenneth Weaver, says he's filing the appeal but after that he will no longer represent her. According to the Judge a public defender will represent Anderson moving forward
Hill-Brodigan is still facing a felony for child neglect. Her court proceedings are scheduled to start in June.
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The Source: FOX 35's Reporter attended court hearings from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. She's also been covering this case, speaking with police, the state and attorneys involved since the initial arrest in January.