Ex-Parsippany teacher faces charges for sending sexual texts to student

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said 43-year-old James Wiegand allegedly sent sexual messages to a student on Instagram between September and November 2024 while still employed as a teacher.

News 12 Staff

Mar 17, 2025, 4:34 PM

Updated 7 hr ago

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A former Parsippany High School teacher is facing child endangerment charges.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office said 43-year-old James Wiegand allegedly sent sexual messages to a student on Instagram between September and November 2024 while still employed as a teacher. He was later suspended.
A district spokesperson could not comment on the details of the case but confirmed that Wiegand was not presently teaching in the district.
Wiegand is due back in court next month.