No charges will be filed against Iberia teacher accused of sexual misconduct

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

No charges will be filed against an Iberia teacher who was accused of having sexual misconduct with a student.

Miller County Prosecutor Robert Seek, who was appointed to the position earlier on Friday, told ABC 17 News that no charges will be filed against Casey Ann Mason.

Mason, 28, was booked into the Miller County Jail on Thursday afternoon and was released at 10:15 a.m. Friday. The school district wrote in an earlier press release that she was arrested on suspicion of having sexual contact with a student.

Seek told ABC 17 News that he will not charge Mason because he felt that it did not apply since the alleged victim was 18 years old.  

District Superintendent Amanda Mace wrote in the social media post that Mason had resigned.

"At this time, I do not have information about whether the arrest will result in formal criminal charges against Ms. Mason," she wrote. "However, Ms. Mason has submitted her letter of resignation from the District and will not be returning to employment with the District."

The district says it is cooperating with investigators.

Mace on Friday declined to give any more information, including Mason's position and years of service.