(11/24/08 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Laura J. Obzera, 49, a school nurse at Wood View Elementary School in Bolingbrook, Illinois was arrested and charged in Spetember of this year with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse for allegedly having sexual relations with three teen boys in 2006.

Reportedly, a spokesperson for Bolingbrook Police says there is no indication that the abuse of the boys, ages 13 to 17, happened on school property and Obzera apparently did not meet them through her job.

Obzera came to the attention of authorities during an investigation into “sexually charged” text messages that were exchanged between an adult female and male teens.

Following her arrest, Obzera was reportedly released on $50,000 bond.

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07/20/09 – Guilty Plea

Laura J. Obzera has reportedly pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped two additional counts of the same offense.

As part of the plea, Obzera admitted that she had sexual contact three years ago with a teenage boy.

Sentencing is set for September 29th and Obzera faces a three to seven-year prison sentence, however there is the option of probation, if the judge so chooses. The Will County state’s attorney’s office has indicated that the prosecution will be asking the judge for a prison sentence for Obzera.

Obzera will be required to register as a sex offender.

Webmaster’s note: Thanks to “Karen” whose comment brought to our attention the latest developments in this case.

(06/04/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

John George Rainis, 24, an athletic trainer and a full time substitute teacher at Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, Delaware has reportedly been arrested on allegations of inappropriately touching a female student.

Rainis was arrested at the school on Wednesday, one day after the arrest of John O. Thompson, a teacher at the school, on allegations of having a sexual relationship with another student.

Rainis is reportedly charged with sexual extortion and third-degree unlawful sexual contact.

It is alleged that while the female student was receiving treatment for an athletic injury, Rainis touched her inappropriately. It is further alleged that when the girl attempted to stop his advances Rainis reminded her that he was the only one who could clear her to participate in her sport.

Investigators say that they believe that the improper touching occurred on multiple occasions during March.

Following his arraignment on the charges, Rainis was reportedly being held in lieu of $7,000 cash bail.

06/04/09 – Case Update

John Rainis reportedly made bond and was released earlier today.

Reportedly, Rainis is no longer employed by the school district.

Rainis is the third employee of Sussex Central High to be arrested on charges alleging the sexual abuse of students.

John O. Thompson was arrested one day before Rainis and last year, principal Dana Goodman pleaded guilty to having sex with a 17-year-old student

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

Luis Antonio Mejia, 49, a janitor at El Modena High School in Orange, California has been arrested on allegations of the long term sexual abuse of a special-needs female student.

Reportedly, Mejia is charged with six felony counts of lewd and sex acts and one misdemeanor count of child annoyance.

It is alleged that the sexual acts took place in Mejia’s office at the school before, during and after classes over a four month period beginning in December, 2008 and continuing through April, 2009.

It is further alleged that Mejia groomed his victim, offering the special-education student gifts, money and candy.

Mejia came to the attention of school officials when friends of the alleged victim went to the school principal and reported the alleged abuse.

It is alleged that Mejia would use various pretexts to have other school employees tape over a video camera or stand watch outside his office to alert him during the alleged sexual abuse incidents.

Mejia, who has worked at the school for 12 years, has been placed on administrative leave.

Reportedly, Mejia posted $250,000 bail and was released from custody.