DuPage County, IL – An Aurora middle school teacher has been charged with multiple felony counts after allegedly engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a former student, according to the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office.
Prosecutors say Jessica Bergmann, 34, a teacher at Washington Middle School in Aurora, appeared in court Thursday morning charged with one count of Criminal Sexual Assault – Position of Authority (Class 1 Felony) and two counts of Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse – Position of Authority (Class 1 and Class 2 Felonies).
According to investigators, Wheaton Police began looking into reports of suspicious contact between Bergmann and a former student in October 2025. Authorities allege that during the student’s sophomore year of high school, the two began communicating via text and phone calls that later became sexual in nature. Police say the former student frequently visited Bergmann’s home, where the two allegedly engaged in sexual activity.
Bergmann was taken into custody on November 7, 2025, without incident. The court denied prosecutors’ request to detain her before trial, though she was ordered not to have contact with the victim or anyone under 18.
“The profound abuse of trust and authority allegedly displayed by Ms. Bergmann is extremely disturbing,” said State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, adding that educators are entrusted to protect—not exploit—students.
Bergmann’s next court appearance is set for December 1, 2025, before Judge Margaret O’Connell. Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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