
(02/18/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Wendi Smith Boutiette, 36, track coach at Coquille High School, in Coquille, Oregon was arrested on Saturday on allegations of sexually abusing at least one of her male student-athletes.

On Tuesday morning, Boutiette was arraigned on charges of felony sexual abuse, two counts of contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor and sexual misconduct.
Boutiette came to the attention of authorities when a resident reported hearing that one of the male students on the track team had sexual relations with Boutiette.
As a result of the tip an investigation was undertaken during which police interviewed two other male students who said they also had sexual contact with Boutiette.
All of the alleged incidents are said to have happened between 2006 and the present and all are alleged to have occurred off-campus at a residence.
A school spokesperson said Tuesday that Boutiette has worked as the head track coach or assistant coach off and on since 2002.
Boutiette, who is reportedly married with two children, was reportedly released from jail on Sunday.
02/18/09 – Case Update
Wendi Boutiette made an initial appearance in court this morning at which time a preliminary hearing was scheduled for March 17th.
The judge agreed to release Boutiette from custody provided she avoids the alleged victim and Coquille School District property.
After the hearing Boutiette’s attorney David Terry criticized the Coquille Police Department, suggesting it rushed its investigation into allegations that Wendi Boutiette had sex with a minor.
For the full details, see this theworldlink.com report
(03/05/09 – Boutiette Resigns
Wendi Boutiette has submitted her resignation as track coach at Coquille High School.
Her next court date is set for March 17th.
03/17/09 – Arraignment
Wendi Boutiette was arraigned today.
At arraignment, Coos County Circuit Court Judge Paula Bechtold eased restrictions placed upon Boutiette while free on bond. She is now allowed to visit family members in Washington and attend her sons’ parent-teacher conferences. Previously she was prohibited from leaving the state or entering upon Coquille School District property.
Her attorney has said, “The alleged victim that’s been brought forward in this case is not being truthful.”
Boutiette’s attorney also said, “I’m anticipating there’s a good chance it will be dismissed before trial but if it doesn’t, then yeah, we will go to trial.”
Her next court appearance is set for April 30th.
Wendi Boutiette’s attorney David Terry is also seeking the return of more than 200 “bra and panty” photos seized as evidence by Coquille police after her arrest last month.
Terry subpoenaed Coos County District Attorney Paul Frasier and Coquille Police Chief Mark Dannels to appear in court Tuesday to return the “lingerie” photos, charging that they aren’t relevant to the case against his client.
05/01/09 – Plea Change Hearing Continued
A plea change hearing scheduled for yesterday in the case of Wendi Boutiette has been continued to May 14th.
The delay is reportedly to permit prosecutors time to review results of an investigation conducted by the defense.
05/21/09 – Trial Date Set
Wendi Boutiette has been scheduled to go to trail on October 26th.
At yesterday’s hearing, Boutiette’s attorney attempted to convince the judge to dismiss the charges against his client. David Terry submitted the results of a polygraph examination which he said confirmed his client’s innocence. The judge refused to dismiss and set a trial date.
Terry is quoted as saying in regard to the offer of a plea deal by prosecutors, “Why would she plead guilty to a sex crime and be a registered sex offender when she did nothing?”
10/22/09 – DA Moves To Dismiss Charges
The Douglas County District Attorney’s office has filed a motion to dismiss sex-abuse charges against Wendi Boutiette.
According to Deputy District Attorney Shannon Sullivan the alleged victim is unwilling to testify in the trial set to start on October 26th.
Of the dismissal, Boutiette reportedly said she was “happy, elated, relieved, angry and frustrated because my life has been dragged through hell for nine months”.