(07/25/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Laura Kirkland, 25, a fifth-grade teacher at Christian Schools of Springfield, in Springfield, Missouri has been arrested on charges of rape and sodomy of a now 11-year-old boy, who she baby sat and allegedly sexually abused for two years.

Kirkland is charged with two counts of statutory sodomy with a person less than 14 years old and one count of statutory rape with a person less than 14 years old.

It is alleged that Kirkland had sexual intercourse and oral sex with the boy repeatedly for two years when the boy was between 8 to 10 years old. All the the alleged incident are said to have taken place in Kirkland’s home and when she was baby sitting the alleged victim.

Bond for Kirkland was set at $75,000 and conditioned upon her having no contact with the victim or any child under 17 and she may not be anywhere children congregate. Reportedly Kirkland had not made bail as of Thursday evening.

Media reports indicate that Kirkland has been employed by the school for three years and in addition to working at the school, Kirkland also worked at a day care facility.

09/05/08 - Court Appearance

Laura Kirkland has made her initial court appearance and entered a plea of not guilty to all charges.

Police say the woman admitted to performing oral sex on the minor three times, and having sex with him twice.

Kirkland’s next court appearance is set for December 2nd.

References:

Woman charged with sexually abusing boy she baby-sat (09/05/08)

Woman faces charges of having sex with boy (07/25/08)

Day-care worker accused of raping boy (07/25/08)

Woman Charged with Statutory Rape (07/24/08)

Babysitter is accused of having sex with 10-year-old boy (07/23/08)

Charging documents in the case of Laura Kirkland are available in ‘PDF format’ by Clicking Here or Here.

(1/26/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Sandra Borrego, 41, a dance instructor who rented space from and taught dance classes at the Most Precious Blood Catholic School in Corpus Christi, Texas has been indicted on 22 counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child.

It is alleged that Borrego had sexual contact with a then 13-year-old on about 20 to 30 occasions behind a curtain in the school’s cafeteria and at her house.

Since Borrego became pregnant during the time frame she is accused of sexually abusing the boy, a judge earlier ordered DNA testing to determine the baby’s biological father. The District Attorney’s office has the results of that DNA testing but can not disclose them owing to the pending case.

Borrego is free on $25,000 bond.

Webmaster’s note: Ms. Borrego is not and was not an employee of the Catholic Diocese or Most Precious Blood Catholic School. She rented space from the school and in that rented space she conducted her classes. However owing to her presence within the school, proximity to students and the nature of the alleged offenses it was determined that badbadteacher.com would list this case in our reference.

09/03/08 - Trial Delayed, Re-Indictment Required

The trial of Sandra Borrego was set to start this week however it is not going to occur.

Court records indicate that last Thursday a grand jury reindicted Borrego.

The charges are basically the same, however some of the dates of the alleged offense were changed, according to Borrego’s defense attorney.

The reindictment means Borrego must be arraigned a second time. Reportedly a new arraignment and trial dates have not been scheduled.

References:

Ex-dance teacher’s trial will be delayed (09/02/08)

Dance teacher indicted on sex charges (1/25/08)

Dance Instructor Accused of Sex with 13 Year Old Student

(1/14/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Darin Yoshinaka, 28, a former assistant volleyball coach at Maryknoll School in Honolulu, Hawaii has been arrested on allegations of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old female student.

Yoshinaka is charged with two counts of first-degree sexual assault and five counts of third-degree sexual assault.

It is alleged that the sexual assaults happened on November 3 and January 2.

Yoshinaka who is no longer employed by the school was released on $50,000 bail following his arrest.

Yoshinaka came to the attention of police following the second alleged incident when the girl told her parents who then called police.

06/28/08 - Guilty Plea

Darin Yoshinaka has entered into a plea deal with prosecutors and admitted having sexual contact with a 13-year-old female student five times.

As originally charged Yoshinaka faced up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Under the plea deal he faces not more than 18 months in prison or up to five years probation.

09/01/08 - Sentencing

Darin Yoshinaka has been sentenced to 18 months in prison in accordance with his plea deal.

Yoshinaka apologized to the family and said that he would accept any sentence that the court sees fit.

In addition to his 18 month prison sentence Yoshinaka will be be required to serve 5 years of probation.

At Friday’s sentencing hearing, the mother of the victim said her daughter has gone through a range of emotions, including fear, anger, depression, low self-esteem and suicidal tendencies.

Yoshinaka will undergo “an extremely extensive and strict” sex offender treatment program and will be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life.

Reference:

Ex-coach gets prison for girl’s sex assault (08/30/08)

Ex-Maryknoll coach starts prison time for sex assault (08/29/08)

Coach Sentenced for Raping 13-Year-Old Player (08/29/08)

Former Coach Pleads Guilty In Underage Sex Case (06/28/08)

Maryknoll Volleyball Coach Charged With Sex Assault (1/13/08)

Former Volleyball Coach Charged With Sex Assault (1/13/08)

(08/13/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Jeremiah Gunner Scott, 26, a former teacher at the North Coast Christian School in Hammond, Oregon has been charged with eight counts of third-degree rape and one count each of third-degree sodomy, contributing to the sexual delinquency of a minor and sexual misconduct.

The alleged sexual activity between Scott and the 15-year-old female alleged victim is said to be “consensual”, although the alleged victim is too young to legally consent.

Scott’s arrest was the result of a combined investigation involving the Warrenton, OR Police Department and the Pacific County, Washington Sheriff’s Office.

Reportedly Warrenton Police have concluded their investigation, however the Pacific County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their investigation and additional charges may be forthcoming.

Scott, in addition to having been a school teacher, was also reportedly a youth pastor for Warrenton First Baptist Church.

08/29/08 - Arraignment

Jeremiah Scott was arraigned Wednesday on eight felony counts of third-degree rape and one felony count of third-degree sodomy.

Scott’s attorney asked and the judge granted permission for Scott to have contact with minors under the age of 16, so he could look for a new job.

At Scott’s arraignment it was revealed that Scott may have been having consensual sex with a 15-year-old female student inside the school. Also it was revealed that Scott may ultimately face additional charges in Pacific County, Washington.

References:

Former teacher arraigned on rape charges (08/29/08)

Former Christian school teacher arrested, accused of having sex with student (08/12/08)

(12/17/07 - Initial BBT Report)

James H. Clay, 41, of Piqua, Ohio a former freshman boys’ basketball coach at Troy Christian School has been indicted on one felony count of sexual battery for alleged sexual conduct with a 15-year-old girl.

Clay was a coach at Troy Christian School for about two years before he was fired in February of this year. Reportedly his firing was unrelated to the current criminal charges.

Clay appeared in court in Miami County and entered a not guilty plea to the charge.

He was released on his own recognizance and although prosecutors did not oppose his release they sought and obtained an order prohibiting contact by Clay with the alleged victim and her family.

1/18/08 - Prosecutors Seek Bond Change

Prosecutors contending that James Clay is contacting underage females on the Internet have asked a judge to modify the conditions of Clay’s own recognizance bond. They are asking the court to prohibit the alleged communications.

08/29/08 - Guilty Verdict

After less than 90 minutes of deliberation, a Miami County jury found James H. Clay guilty of the felony sexual battery of a then 15-year-old girl.

The jury foreman indicated that a tape made by sheriff’s deputies of the victim speaking to Clay in 2007 regarding videotapes she said he made of two sexual encounters between her and Clay weighed heavily in the jury’s decision.

Clay faces up to five years in prison at sentencing on October 14th.

Pending sentencing, Clay remains free on a recognizance bond with the condition he has no contact with the girl.

References:

Ex-coach Clay found guilty of sexual battery (08/28/08)

Girl Details Sexual Encounters With Ex-Coach (08/28/08)

Girl testifies she did not want Clay’s children hurt (08/27/08)

Prosecutors: Coach charged in sex case still contacting minors (1/17/08)

Men accused of sex with teens plead not guilty (12/13/07)