(10/21/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Patrick Janson, 42, a former theater and music teacher at St. Joseph Academy, an all-girls Catholic high school in the Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio, has reportedly been arrested on allegations of having a sexual relationship with a former student.

Janson was reportedly arrested this morning at his home on a warrant for sexual battery, however official charges have yet to be filed. Reportedly investigators will now take their evidence to a grand jury.

Janson was placed on administrative leave when the investigation got underway on September 26. Another teacher resigned at the same time for failing to report the information to school officials.

With his arrest, school officials have announced that Janson’s employment at the school has been terminated.

St. Joseph Academy President Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis released a statement which says in part:

This is devastating to everyone at Saint Joseph Academy. Every adult connected with our school has a responsibility to nurture and protect our students so they can reach their greatest potential.

We are simply aghast that someone on our faculty apparently did harm to them.

We are proud of the young women who cooperated with this investigation and provided the information that led to his arrest. We know how traumatic that can be and, as a community, we are all praying for them and will offer them whatever support we can.

Reference links which existed as of 1:00 pm EDT on 10/21/09:

What purports to be Patrick Janson’s blog
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10/22/09 – Court Appearance

Patrick Janson was charged in Cleveland Municipal Court this morning with sexual battery.

Bond for Janson was set at $150,000 and he was required to surrender his passport.

The prosecutor said in court Thursday morning that three victims have been identified.

Police ask that anyone with information is asked to contact the Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Unit at (216) 623-5630.

(1/30/08 – Initial BBT Report)

William Allen Beeson, 58, a former English and theater arts teacher at Virginia City High School, in Virginia City, Nevada has been arrested on suspicion of felony sexual assault of a child under the age of 16, suspicion of felony sexual assault and suspicion of misdemeanor unlawful conduct with a child.

Following his arrest Beeson was held on $150,000 bond.

Beeson was fired from the school last August after having been placed on administrative leave in the wake of accusations of improperly touching a male student in April.

The current charges are the result of the alleged incident last year.

Officers are investigating previous cases in which Beeson was accused by two former students of improperly touching them in the 1990s.

1/31/08 – Bail Reduction

Dozens of supporters watch as judge lowers William Beeson’s bail from $150,000 to $25,000.

Bail was conditioned upon Beeson having no contact with alleged victims or their families, surrendering his passport and not leaving northern Nevada.

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(02/06/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Russell N. Andrews, 34, a former drama and music teacher at Montville High School, in Montville, Connecticut has been arrested on allegations of having inappropriate relations with a female student.

Reportedly Andrews surrendered to police today and was arrested on six counts of sex assault.

Rumors of an improper relationship between Andrews and the girl spread around the school in December, 2008.

Reportedly when initially confronted both the student and Andrews denied the accusations.

School administrators also spoke to the student’s parent.

Andrews reportedly resigned from the school system once confronted with the allegations and the school superintendent has recommended the State Board of Education revoke Andrews’ teacher’s certification

Following his arrest Andrews was held on $100,000 bond pending his arraignment today.

02/23/09 – Court Appearance

Russell Andrews made a court appearance today and entered not guilty pleas to six counts of second-degree sexual assault.

A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bond reduction motion filed by Andrews’ attorney.

Andrews remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond.

02/25/09 – Arrest Warrant Unsealed

An arrest warrant against Russell Andrews was unsealed this week.

Police say that Andrews admitted his involvement with the 17- and 18-year-olds after denying it several times during interviews with town and state police.

Andrews allegedly had sex with the girls in the alcove of the high school auditorium.

Reportedly Andrews remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond.

02/27/09 – Bond Reduction Denied

A judge has denied Russell Andrews’ request that his bond be reduced to $10,000.

Andrews’ bond remains at $100,000 and reportedly Andrews remains jailed in lieu of that bond.

09/10/09 – Guilty Plea

In a plea deal with prosecutors, Russell N. Andrews has reportedly pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault.

Sentencing is set for November 10th and as part of his sentence Andrews will be required to register as a sex offender.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, Andrews is subject to being sentenced to 14 years in prison, suspended after seven years served and 20 years probation. Andrews’ attorney may argue for less prison time. Under state law the minimum prison sentence Andrews faces is 18 months.