Former Wall Township High School teacher accused of sexual assault faces additional charges

Prosecutors say Julie Rizzitello allegedly assaulted the second student multiple times in Brick Township back in 2017.

Lanette Espy

Jul 18, 2024, 1:33 PM

Updated 58 days ago

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A former Wall Township High School teacher who was accused of having a sexual relationship with a student is now facing additional charges after a second student came forward, Monmouth County prosecutors and Wall Township police announced on Wednesday.
Julie Rizzitello, 36, of Brick Township, was arrested on July 3 and charged with one count of second-degree sexual assault and one count of third-degree witness tampering.
Prosecutors say Rizzitello allegedly assaulted the second student multiple times in Brick Township back in 2017.
Rizzitello’s detention hearing is scheduled for July 23.
Anyone with information about Rizzitello's activities is urged to contact MCPO Detective Jose Rodriguez at 800-533-7443 or Wall Township Police Department Detective Devin Corso at 732-449-4500.