MN Middle School Teacher Karla Winterfeld Sentenced 12 Years Prison Over Sex With Teen Foster Son Student

DULUTH, MN. (THECOUNT) — Former Duluth Middle School teacher, Karla Winterfeld, was sentenced to twelve years in prison Thursday afternoon for having a sexual relationship with her teenage foster son and former student.

Winterfeld, 34, admitted in October to having relations with her 15-year-old foster son and former student in May.

She will serve eight years of her sentence in prison and four years on supervised release, according to reports.

She pleaded guilty to the charge of first degree criminal sexual conduct in October which carried a maximum sentence of 30 years and/or a fine of $40,000. source

Winterfeld could have received up to 30 years behind bars and a $40,000 fine.

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