(06/24/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Albert Thomas “Tom” Rogers, 51, former superintendent of the Tanque Verde Unified School District in Tucson, Arizona was reportedly arrested last week by federal agents on suspicion that he planned to engage in sexual acts with a boy.
Rogers was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the San Luis Port of Entry last Friday on suspicion that he planned to engage in sexual acts with a 13-year-old boy.
Reportedly, Rogers was charged with one count of travel with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct and if convicted could face up to 30 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
It is alleged that Rogers had arranged an overnight trip to include “relaxation intimacy” with a 13 to 14-year old boy in Mexico. The reservation was made online with an undercover federal agent as part of an ongoing sting operation.
Rogers, who was hired by the district in April 2007, reportedly resigned by way of handwritten letter from the Yuma County Jail, a letter in which Rogers reportedly wrote, “Please accept this as my letter of resignation and let Steven know so he can inform the board. Tell him I’m sorry to leave the district in such a horrible way but I don’t know what is going on or what will happen to me”.
Rogers made an initial appearance in Yuma on Monday and has a status hearing scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday.
06/29/09 – Rogers To Remain Jailed Until Trial
U.S. District Judge Edward C. Voss has ruled that Albert Thomas Rogers will be held in jail until his trial, which is scheduled to begin on August 4th.
08/31/09 – Trial Delayed
Albert Thomas Rogers trial on charges of travel with the intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct has been delayed until December 1st at the request of Rogers’ attorney.
Reportedly, Rogers’ attorney says additional time is needed to receive and review discovery and for further investigation.
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