Rickman’s name was saved on the student’s phone with a heart emoji next to it, and investigators found that the pair had said “I love you” to each other, according to the outlet.
Rickman was booked into Marion County Jail Wednesday and charged with being an authority figure engaged in a romantic relationship with a student in violation of state law, records show.
The student denied having any sexual contact with Rickman when police asked — but said he could have if he wanted to, the outlet reported.
When a 17-year-old brought a gun to his Florida school in December, investigators searched his phone — and uncovered a teacher’s disturbing texts to him, according to a report.
She previously taught at Fort King Middle School before moving to Forest High School in 2024, according to WCJB.
