TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The trial for a former Filer elementary school teacher charged with rape is now underway in Twin Falls County.

Jacob Mishler, who was arrested last year, is accused of raping a relative in 2012 when she was still in high school.

Hear what happened on day one of the jury trial for forcible rape: Former Filer teacher faces rape charges as accuser testifies about decade-old assault

"When she was a teenager, Jacob Mishler raped her in the shower. Overcame every bit of resistance she had," prosecutor Suzanne said during opening statements.

The accuser testified before a jury on Tuesday, describing how her brother-in-law forcibly raped her, then sent her letters with inappropriate messages for a year while she was on her LDS mission.

"So she said no, stop! She tried to

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