Archive for August, 2009
(07/10/07 – Initial BBT Report)
Jack Russell Hubbard, 60, a former science teacher at Beaumont Junior High School in Fayette County, Kentucky has been arrested in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and charged with third-degree sodomy of a then 15-year-old male student and third-degree rape of a 15-year-old female student.
The alleged sexual abuse began in the late 1970′s or early 1980′s when Hubbard was a teacher at Beaumont Junior High School and the alleged victims were students there.
Also charged in the case is former arts teacher Roberta Walter, then known as Roberta Blackwell, who was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee and who is charged with third-degree sodomy and third-degree rape of a then 15-year-old female student.
The rape charges against Hubbard allege the rape of the 15-year-old female victim. The sodomy charges stem from alleged sexual abuse of Thomas “Beau” Goodman who told police he was sodomized by Hubbard 30 times between ages 14 and 15.
(04/08/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Claude Andrew Harris, 36, former Principal at Joseph T. Mastin High School, located in the Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Center, in Bon Air, Virginia has reportedly been found guilty in a jury trial on four felony counts of carnal knowledge of a minor.
Harris was convicted on allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a then 15-year-old female inmate at the institution.
At trial teachers at the school testified that Harris took the alleged victim out of classes for what was perceived as preferential treatment.
Teachers also testified that they found Harris with the victim in locked areas at the school.
The alleged victim testified that she had a months-long relationship with Harris in 2007 and used a calendar to show the jury the dates and places within the school she said she had sex with him.
The girl also showed jurors love letters and a charm pendant she said Harris sent her.
After finding Harris guilty on the four counts the jury recommended that Harris be sentenced to four years in prison and pay $2,000 in restitution.
Formal sentencing is set for June and Harris faces a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
08/28/09 – Sentencing
Judge Frederick G. Rockwell III has followed the jury’s recommendation and sentenced Claude Andrew Harris to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
Harris’ attorney Susan Parrish indicated that Harris plans to appeal.
)8/28/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Oliver Cason Clifton, 26, a former teacher at Wylie High School in Wylie, Texas has reportedly pleaded guilty to one count of an improper relationship between educator and student.
Clifton was accused of engaging in oral sex with a 16-year-old female student.
As a result of his plea, Clifton was fined $1,000 and placed on probation for a period of eight years.
Clifton will not be required to register as a sex offender.
The prosecutor indicated that the victim’s family did not want Clifton to go to prison, and Clifton had no previous criminal record.
(03/06/09 – Initial BBT Report)
Stephen Thomas Rooney, 39, an assistant principal at Markham Middle School in Los Angles, California arrested last week on allegations of sexually abusing a 13-year-old female student has pleaded not guilty.
Rooney was charged March 6 with three counts of a forcible lewd act upon a child and two counts of committing a lewd act upon a child. The alleged crimes are said to have occurred between January 1 and March 1 of this year. Two of the charges involve an incident that allegedly took place on the school campus in his office in front of another student.
Rooney’s attorney tried unsuccessfully to get his client’s $1 million bail reduced.
Rooney’s case has angered some Markham parents after they learned that Rooney had been previously investigated for allegedly having sex with an underage student at Fremont High School and pulling a gun on her stepfather. Although no criminal charges were filed in that case he was removed from that school and subsequently assigned to Markham Middle School.
04/28/08 – Additional Charges
Stephen Rooney has now been charged with molesting a second Markham Middle School, a 14-year-old female.
Prosecutors also say they have enough evidence to charge Rooney with the molestation of a 15-year-old girl who was a student at Foshay Learning Center.
05/01/08 – Rooney Ordered To Stand Trial
Yesterday Stephen Rooney was ordered to trial on three counts of forcible lewd acts upon a child, six counts of lewd acts upon a child and four counts of unlawful sexual intercourse in connection with three girls.
One of the girls, who is now 18, testified that she met Rooney around 2005, while she was a student at Foshay Learning Academy. The girl said that she was 15 and first had sex with him in October 2005 during a relationship that lasted about 1½ years and that she became pregnant with Rooney’s baby. The girl testified that she had a miscarriage and subsequently continued the sexual relationship with Rooney.
09/19/08 – Another Victim, Another Set of Charges
Steve Rooney, already facing charges of molesting three students, was arrested again Thursday on charges of molesting a fourth, according to authorities.
In the latest case, Rooney faces five felony charges that he molested a 14-year-old student at the Foshay Learning Center between June 2004 and June 2006.
The new charges will be handled as an entirely different case they Rooney's previous charges and will works its way through the courts after the first case.
Rooney currently free on bond is reportedly expected to be released on $100,000 bond in the newer case.
08/27/09 – No Contest Plea
Steve Rooney has reportedly pleaded no contest to three counts of lewd acts with a child and one count of unlawful sexual intercourse.
Rooney, who was taken into custody following the plea hearing, faces up to eight years in prison at sentencing on September 15th.
Rooney was initially charged with 13 felony counts involving three teenage girls.
References:
Ex-assistant principal faces prison time (08/27/09)
Former LA schools administrator pleads no contest to student sex charges (08/27/09)
New molestation charges filed against former assistant principal (09/19/08)
Asst. School Principal Ordered To Stand Trial In Sex-Related Case (05/01/08)
LAUSD administrator faces more sex abuse charges (04/28/08)
Assistant School Principal Pleads Not Guilty to Lewd Acts (3/19/08)
LAUSD Head Deeply Sorry For Administrator Scandal (3/14/08)
L.A. Unified educator in sex case faced earlier inquiry (3/13/08)
Not first accusation for asst. principal (3/13/08)
Assistant Principal Charged With Lewd Acts Involving 13-Year-Old (3/06/08)
(04/09/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Jennifer Lea Burton, 39, a coach and teacher at Orangefield Junior High School in Orangefield, Texas has been indicted by an Orange County Grand Jury on three counts of sexual assault and three counts of improper relationship between an educator and student.
KBMT TV reports that the alleged victim is a 15-year-old female student and that the alleged improper relationship went on between September and November 2008.
Reportedly, Orangefield school Superintendent Philip Welch says Burton is on leave pending a special board meeting next week.
The Orange Leader reports that bond for Burton has been set at $15,000 for each of the sexual assault counts and $10,000 for each of the improper relationship counts.
Reportedly, authorities have indicated that Burton needs to turn herself in or face arrest.
04/13/09 – Burton Resigns
Jennifer Burton, who has been on administrative leave since late March, has reportedly submitted a letter of resignation to the school district.
Burton is reportedly free on bond.
07/10/09 – Jennifer Burton Headed To Trial
Jennifer Lea Burton, through her attorney, has announced she will go to trial on three counts each of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and student.
The assistant district attorney handling the case said that he will seek a trial date in late summer or early fall but that he is willing to discuss a plea bargain agreement with the defense even though it was announced they wanted a trial.
08/19/09 – Jennifer Burton Arrested and Jailed
Jennifer Burton has been re-arrested and jailed on allegations that she continues having inappropriate relations with a 14-year-old student.
Burton is reportedly being held in the Orange County Jail in lieu of $180,000 bond on three charges of sexual assault of a child and three charges of having inappropriate relations with a student and police say Burton now faces more charges.
Burton surrendered to authorities following a court hearing after information surfaced that she had met the 14-year-old again at least twice.
08/27/09 – Guilty Plea and Sentencing
Jennifer Lea Burton has, in a plea deal with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual assault and one count of improper relationship between educator and student. As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped one count of sexual assault and two counts of improper relationship
Burton was sentenced to ten years in prison on each count with the sentences to run concurrently.
Burton is also required to register as a sex offender.
Thanks to “Lame” whose comment brought the conclusion of this case to our attention. – webmaster
(02/09/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Erin M. Speicher, 34, a former teacher at Rittman High School, in Rittman, Ohio was arraigned today on a sexual battery charge arising from allegations that she was engaging in inappropriate sexual conduct with students.
Police say that they believe there were multiple incidents with multiple victims and that all the alleged incidents took place at Speicher’s home in Orrville, Ohio.
School Superintendent Jon Ritchie has been quoted as indicating that the allegations came to light last week and that police were immediately called to investigate.
Reportedly the investigation continues involving Orrville Police, Rittman Police and Wayne County Children Services in conjunction with the Rittman School District.
Erin Speicher resigned her position with Rittman High School on Friday and was arrested on a single felony sexual battery count on Sunday.
Reportedly Speicher is being held in the Wayne County jail in lieu of $75,000 bond.
02/25/09 – Court Appearance
On Tuesday, Erin Speicher made an appearance in Wayne County Common Pleas Court and entered not guilty pleas to seven counts of sexual battery.
Judge Robert J. Brown continued Speicher’s $10,000 surety bond and ordered a pre-trial conference.
08/27/09 – Case Update and Sentencing
Erin Speicher, who in June entered guilty pleas to seven counts of sexual battery has been sentenced to four years in prison.
Speicher will be required to register as a sex-offender for the rest of her life.
Webmaster’s note: Thanks to “justsayno” whose comment brought the conclusion of this case to our attention.