(03/27/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Charles Richard “Rick” Rogers, 46, a science teacher at Garrett Junior High School in Boulder City, Nevada has been arrested on 64 counts of possession of child pornography.

Rogers came to the attention of authorities on Wednesday when the Henderson, Nevada Police Department received an anonymous letter claiming Rogers had sexual images of minors. Along with the anonymous letter, was a thumb drive and two digital memory cards allegedly containing pornographic videos and images of young boys in sexual acts with men.

Reportedly, Rogers was picked up by police as he left school Thursday afternoon. Following an interview with police, he was arrested. Police obtained a warrant to search Rogers’ home, his vehicle and his classroom. Investigators confiscated computers, photographs, VHS cassette tapes, cameras and digital storage devices from both Rogers’ home and classroom.

Rogers has been placed on paid administrative leave by the school system while his case is investigated.

Following his arrest, Rogers was being held at the Clark County Detention Center in lieu of $192,000 bail.

04/02/09 – Case Updates

Bail for Charles Rogers on the child pornography counts has been reduced from $192,000 to $75,000.

Reportedly, if Rogers makes bail he will be placed on house arrest.

Boulder City police have called a news conference to discuss the addition of sexual assault charges in the case of Charles Richard Rogers.

04/03/09 – Additional Information

Charles Richard Rogers is now facing 64 counts of possession of child pornography, three counts of using a minor in the production of child pornography, two counts of sexual assault with a minor under 14 and three counts of lewdness with a child under 14

Boulder City Police have expanded their investigation after learning that Charles Richard Rogers has been a licensed foster parent since 1994 and has taken in two foster children since 1996.

Reportedly Rogers fostered one child in 1996 and another in 2004 and 2008.

04/07/09 – Bail Hearing

A bail hearing was conducted today for Charles Richard “Rick” Roger and the judge increased his bail amount from $125,000 to $1.3 million.

The bail increase came after police discovered video clips which they allege show Rogers having sex with boys.

The discovery was among the tapes, computer disks, thumb drives and photos confiscated from Rogers’ home March 26.

Rogers has a preliminary hearing set for April 21st.

04/21/09 – Preliminary Hearing Delayed

A preliminary hearing scheduled for today for Charles Rogers has been delayed, reportedly because the case is still being investigated.

Reportedly, a new preliminary hearing date has not be set as of yet.

Rogers remains in the the Clark County jail on $1.25 million bail.

05/21/09 – Preliminary Hearing Delayed Again

A preliminary hearing set for today for Charles Richard Rogers has been postponed again.

Court clerks provided no information on why the delay and a new date for Rogers’ preliminary hearing has not yet been set.

06/04/09 – Alleged Victim Speaks Out

KTNV in a special reported titled “Breaking his silence” provides “John”, now 20, an alleged victim of Rick Rogers the opportunity to tell of his alleged victimization at the age of 10.

Rogers preliminary hearing is reportedly set for June 30th.

06/29/09 – Grand Jury Indictment

A Clark County grand jury has reportedly indicted Charles Richard Rogers on a total of 76 counts, including lewdness with a minor, possessional of child pornography and sexual assault.

The indictment accuses Rogers of assaulting and molesting several young boys from 1999 to 2009.

07/13/09 – Trial Date Set

Charles Richard Rogers is set for trial on March 15, 2010, according to a statement from the District Attorney’s office.

Rogers remains in the Clark County Detention Center, held in lieu of $1.3 million bail.

11/15/09 – A Must Read Report

The Las Vegas Sun has published a report, A city wrestles with its silence which is a must read for anyone following the case of Charles Richard “Rick” Rogers.

For years, Charles “Rick” Rogers was a volunteer police officer, teacher and soccer coach. Though some suspected he was taking advantage of youngsters, no one spoke up, not even the boys.

(10/11/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Kevin D. Thompson, 27, a social studies teacher and 8th grade boys basketball coach at South Beloit Junior High in South Beloit, Illinois has reportedly been arrested on allegations of an improper relationship with a 13-year-old female student.

Reportedly, Thompson is charged with two counts of indecent solicitation of a child, two counts of aggravated indecent solicitation of a child, one count of indecent solicitation to meet a child and four counts of battery.

Following his arrest, Thompson was booked into the Winnebago County Jail on $100,000 bond and was reportedly released after posting 10-percent of that amount. Bond was conditioned on Thompson not having any contact with the alleged victim or anyone under the age of 18.

Reportedly, Thompson has been placed on administrative leave by the school system.

Case Update

Kevin D. Thompson was in Winnebago County Circuit Court Thursday where his case was reassigned to Judge Gary Pumilia.

Last week, Thompson pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of indecent solicitation of a child, one felony count of solicitation to meet a child, and four misdemeanor counts of battery.

s(03/06/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Valynne Asay Bowers, 39, a math teacher at Bountiful Junior High School in Bountiful, Utah has been arrested on allegations that she had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old male student.

Bowers came to the attention of police when another teacher at Bountiful Junior High School went to her supervisor and reported that she had been having sex with a male student.

That teacher, Linda Richins Nef, then implicated Bowers, saying that Bowers had been having sex with the same boy since December, 2008.

As a result, Valynne Bowers was arrested Thursday night on charges of forcible sodomy of a child and child rape.

The Linda Richins Nef was expected to arrested today.

Officials say the alleged crimes involving Bowers happened at Bowers’ home since December of 2008.

Reportedly the boy was 13 when the sexual activity allegedly began and is now 14-years-old.

Bowers appeared in court Friday afternoon and her bail was set at $20,000.

03/10/09 – Case Update

Stunned by the alleged rape of a student by two of his teachers, Bountiful Junior High School principal Brent Stephens spent most of Monday pacifying teachers and parents.

03/16/08 – Arraignment

Valynne Bowers appeared in court today for arraignment.

Her attorney entered not guilty pleas on her behalf on felony counts of forcible sodomy and rape.

Bowers next court appearance is set for April 13 for a pretrial conference.

Bowers also conditionally waived her preliminary hearing today and her attorney indicated that he hoped to work out a plea bargain with the Davis County Attorney’s Office. If no deal can be made, the defendant can then request a preliminary hearing.

The judge ordered that Bowers have no contact with the alleged victim.

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