On December 14, Cunningham consented to a search of her apartment.A warrant for Cunningham's arrested was later issued, and she turned herself in on December 19.
In an arrest affidavit, Cunningham admitted sleeping in the same bed as the 18-year-old, but asserts there was "never any physical contact". According to the affidavit, the student said she hadn't come forward sooner because Cunningham was "very manipulative" and threatened to take her own life if the student did so or tried to end the affair.In a letter to parents, the Woodlands Christian Academy wrote: “The safety of our students is our top priority.