The Brief Prosecutors are seeking to revoke former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols' bond, alleging she committed dozens of violations while under house arrest and electronic monitoring. Nichols, 25, faces multiple charges involving six alleged student victims, including child molestation, grooming, improper sexual contact and tampering with evidence. Investigators have also explored allegations that students may have tried to blackmail Nichols over an alleged OnlyFans account while the criminal investigation continues.



Prosecutors are asking a Douglas County judge to revoke the bond of former Alexander High School teacher Maris Nichols, arguing she repeatedly violated court-ordered restrictions while awaiting trial on a growing list of sex-crime charges involving students.

What we know:

The motion, filed by the Douglas County District Attorney's Office, alleges Nichols committed dozens of violations while under electronic monitoring and house arrest, despite strict conditions imposed by the court after her arrests earlier this year.

Nichols, 25, was initially arrested May 8 and charged with two counts of improper sexual contact by an employee or agent. She was released on a $40,000 bond that required her to stay away from the alleged victim, avoid Alexander High School, have no contact with unrelated minors, undergo a mental health evaluation and remain on house arrest except for approved activities.

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The backstory:

Following her release, investigators said they uncovered additional alleged victims and obtained new warrants.

Nichols was arrested again May 20 and charged with eight additional counts of improper sexual contact by an employee or agent, four counts of grooming a minor for a sexual offense, two counts of child molestation and one count of tampering with evidence.

Court records previously obtained by FOX 5 show investigators believe Nichols had sexual encounters with at least two students and sent explicit photos, videos and messages to several others.

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