A Georgia high school science teacher is facing 27 criminal charges related to allegations of sexual misconduct involving multiple students. Maris Nichols, 25, a former teacher at Alexander High School, appeared in court for the first time on Thursday following indictment by a grand jury.

Nichols was arrested twice last month after new accusations emerged subsequent to the initial complaint. Authorities say she engaged in sexual activity with at least seven students, with some victims reportedly under the age of 16. The exact ages of all alleged victims have not been disclosed.

In addition to her teaching duties, Nichols was reportedly involved in producing content on the subscription platform OnlyFans. The Alexander High School teacher has since been suspended from her position pending the outcome of the investigation, which remains ongoing.

Local law enforcement continues to investigate the matter as additional details about the case and the allegations are examined.