(11/18/08 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Dennis M. Jay, 36, a former teacher at Elkhart Central High School and prior to that a history teacher and varsity boys’ soccer at Elkhart Memorial High School both in Elkhart, Indiana has been charged with three felony child seduction and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.

It is alleged that Jay had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student and that he had sex with the her at least three times between August 1st and October 31st.

Reportedly Jay came to the attention of authorities when a neighbor of Jay’s, another teacher, called police regarding late evening and overnight visits the girl allegedly made to Jay’s residence. The other teacher suspected Jay was having sex with a student because her car had a student parking sticker and a student identification card hanging from the rearview mirror.

According to the probable cause affidavit, the neighbor also complained about sex noises coming from Jay’s apartment and the management at the apartment complex sent Jay notices regarding the noise.

Reportedly after “several interviews” with police the girl admitted to having a sexual relationship with Jay.

The Elkhart Community School Board put Jay on administrative leave in September and subsequently fired him after he allegedly continued to text message the girl.

Jay could face up to three years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 on each count if convicted.

10/07/09 – Plea Deal On Lesser Charge

In July, Dennis Jay, in a plea deal with prosecutors pleaded guilty to misdemeanor battery.

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped three counts of felony child seduction.

Under the plea deal, Jay was sentenced to six months, but prison time was suspended.

Jay will be on probation for one year.

Reportedly, under the terms of the plea deal, Jay agreed to the permanent revocation of his teaching license.

The prosecution indicated that that the victim’s failure to cooperate with the investigation led, in part, to the dismissal of the child seduction counts.

(09/30/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Zachary George, 26, a former history and social studies teacher and assistant football coach at Chouteau High School in Chouteau, Oklahoma has reportedly been arrested on allegations of the sexual assault of a 17-year-old female student.

Reportedly, George has been charged with child sexual abuse.

It is alleged that George touched the girl’s breasts and vaginal area and had her touch him.

It is further alleged that he later asked her for oral sex.

Reportedly, the incidents are alleged to have taken place on August 26th and 27th, shortly after the beginning of the new school year, which was George’s first with the Chouteau School District.

On August 28, the school district received a formal complaint against George and the school superintendent suspended George that same day. Reportedly, George immediately tendered his resignation. Rather than accept George’s resignation, the school board voted to terminate George at its next scheduled meeting.

George’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 15th.

Following his arrest and booking, George was released on $10,000 bond.

Prior to beginning work in Chouteau, George reportedly worked as a teacher and coach in the Kellyville, Oklahoma and Vinita, Oklahoma school districts.

(07/31/08 – Initial BBT Report)

Brent Archie, 31, a coach and history teacher at Richardson High School in Richardson, Texas has been arrested and charged with two counts of improper relationship between an educator and student.

It is alleged that Archie had sexual intercourse and oral sex with the 16-year-old female student between February and March of this year at his Plano home and in a vehicle, but never on school property.

Archie came to the attention of police by way of a counselor at a camp in Colorado who called Richardson police earlier this month.

Bond for Archie was reportedly set at $40,000 on each count and he was still being held in jail as of Thursday evening.

Update – Second Victim Alleged

Police say there is a second sexual abuse victim of Brent Archie.

Police allege that the relationship with the second student began in May 2007 and lasted until July 2008.

Police say that the girl was 15 when she and Archie first had sex and was 17 when they last had sex. Police say Archie and student engaged in sexual intercourse at least 10 times in the coach’s office on school grounds and that they engaged in oral sex at least 30 times in Archie’s home.

Police say that they discovered the second victim today after interviewing her.

08/04/08 – Additional Information

The Plano Courier Star is reporting that Brent Archie confessed to police after failing “a lie detector test” conducted on July 30th.

Archie is currently charged with four counts of engaging in improper relationship between educator and student and reportedly remains jailed on $40,000 bond on each charge.

He is facing charges in both Collin County and Dallas County.

(09/25/09 – Collin County Jury Trial Starts Monday

A jury trial for Brent Archie on two counts of sexual assault in Collin County is set to start Monday.

A jury trial on three counts in Dallas County is scheduled for February 2010.

09/29/09 – Trial Delayed

On Monday, the trial judge delayed the trial of Brent Archie.

The delay was reportedly owning to a full docket.

Archie’s attorney indicated that the court will decide a new Collin County trial date at the end of October.

References:

District judge postpones teacher sex scandal trial (09/29/09)

Richardson ISD teacher faces trial for sex crimes (09/25/09)

Richardson coach charged for engaging in sexual relationship with two students (08/04/08)

Richardson PD: Teacher Had Sex With 2 Students (07/31/08)

Richardson Teacher Arrested For Sex With Student (07/31/08)

Richardson coach accused of improper relationship with student (07/31/08)

Richardson High School coach arrested over relationship with student (07/31/08)