Miami Jackson Senior High School is reeling after one of its own, teacher Dr. Leroy Wright, 46, was arrested Friday and jailed on multiple counts that authorities say include unlawful sexual activity with a minor and offenses against students by authority figures. School leaders told parents that Wright had been removed from campus, and the district says it is taking steps to bar him from future employment.
According to Miami Herald reporting on jail records, Wright faces charges that include unlawful sexual activity with a specific minor, offenses against students by authority figures, and an allegation tied to obscene material involving minors. The Herald reports that Wright was booked Friday and listed in county jail records that evening. For now, the details behind the arrest remain limited while officials and investigators continue their work.
Parents of Miami Jackson students learned of the arrest in a phone message from Principal Rendina Turner. In the robocall, shared with the Herald, Turner said, “Dr. Leroy Wright, an employee of the school, was recently arrested for a crime against a minor by an authority figure.”
Miami-Dade County Public Schools told the Herald that Wright was removed from the school site and is in the process of being terminated. The district added that “the type of behavior this individual is accused of will not be tolerated” and said it will act to ensure he is precluded from seeking future employment with the district.
Miami Jackson’s public staff directory lists “Dr. Leroy Wright” among its faculty, indicating he is, or was, on the school’s roster. The name appears on the campus directory maintained by Miami Jackson Senior High School.
What the charges mean
Allegations of this kind can fall under multiple Florida statutes. Unlawful sexual activity with certain minors is codified at F.S. 794.05, and Florida separately prohibits sexual conduct by authority figures toward enrolled students under F.S. 800.101. Both statutes are felony offenses and include sentencing ranges and reclassification provisions that can increase penalties in some circumstances.
What happens next
The case remains under investigation, and prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges and set arraignment dates. As with any criminal matter, Wright is presumed innocent until proven guilty, and additional details are expected as law enforcement and the school district continue to respond.
