Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A New Orleans high school teacher accused of sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl has been indicted. According to U.S. Attorney Duane Evans, 36-year-old Aaron Terod Johnson was indicted on charges of sex trafficking of a minor, coercion and enticement of a minor to engage in prostitution and transportation of a minor to engage in sexual activity on Thursday, Sept. 26. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office identifies body found in tarp near highway Court documents state that in March 2024, Johnson allegedly drove to Vicksburg, Mississippi to pick up a 16-year-old girl and brought her back to his New Orleans apartment to have sex with her for money after exchanging messages on Facebook. Court documents allege that an Apple Cash account connected to Johnson sent $200 to the victim. Teenager dead, man arrested in Chef Menteur Highway crash The U.S. Attorney's office reported that Johnson was a teacher in New Orleans. According to Evans, Johnson faces a minimum of 10 years in prison up to life and an up to $250,000 fine if he is convicted. He also faces five years to life of supervised release. Johnson will also be required to register as a sex offender and participate in the notification program if convicted. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Hotels selling out in downtown New Orleans ahead of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Kitten yoga, more at Hotel Fontenot to party for Taylor Swift's New Orleans 'Eras' show Trump suggests ‘1 rough hour’ of policing would end retail crime Still watching the Gulf but nothing brewing at the moment CVS to lay off nearly 3,000 employees