(04/27/09 - Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

John V. Buttura, 54, a technology and shop teacher at Twinfield Union High School in Marshfield, Vermont has been arrested on allegations of having sex with a 16-year-old female student.

Vermont State Police say that Buttura is facing a felony charge of sexual exploitation of a minor.

It is alleged that Buttura engaged in a a two-month sexual relationship with the student.

Buttura is scheduled to be arraigned on the charge on Wednesday.

Buttura has reportedly suspended with pay.

04/28/09 - Case Update

The allegations against John Buttura came to the attention of police last Saturday when the father of the alleged victim confronted Buttura and his daughter at the school. State Police patroling in the vicinity of the school and responded to a “potential altercation” between the girl’s father and Buttura.

After an initial investigation, State Police arrested Buttura on Sunday and he remained jailed until Monday in lieu of $10,000 bond.

It is alleged that Buttura admitted to police that he had the sexual contact with a student.

On Monday Buttura made an initial court appearance and was subsequently released to await arraignment on Wednesday after Brian Grearson recused himself, saying he knows the defendant and in his career as a lawyer did legal work for Buttura’s family.

While free, Buttura is prohibited contact with females under the age of 18.

04/30/09 - Court Appearance

John Buttura made a court appearance Wednesday at which he pleaded innocent to a felony count of sexually exploiting a minor.

Buttura’s attorney unsuccessfully mounted a challenge to probable cause arguing that investigators did not present evidence to show that Buttura abused his authority to coerce the student to have sex with him.

The defense motion to dismiss was denied.

05/26/09 - Buttura Loses Teaching License

WCAX TV reports that the Vermont Department of Education has indicated that John Buttura’s teaching license has been revoked.

The station reports:

He’s lost his license following criminal charges accusing him of having sex with a student.

Webmaster’s note: Typically a teacher’s license is not revoked unless the teacher has been found guilty of a felony.

05/27/09 - Buttura Pleads Innocent

John Buttura pleaded innocent on Tuesday to violating his court imposed conditions by contacting the alleged victim in the case.

The prosecution asked that Buttura be held on $20,000 bail, but the judge deemed Buttura was not a risk of flight and denied the bail request.

Buttura remains free on bond.

(05/05/09 - Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Jonathan Zahra, 25, a technology specialist in the Plainville, Connecticut public school system has been arrested on allegations of sexual abuse of a minor.

Zahara, who reportedly worked at all the Plainville schools, is reported to be charged with three counts of first-degree sexual assault, two counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and seven counts of impairing the morals of a minor.

Since his arrest on Friday, Zahra has been held in custody in lieu of $750,000 bond. On Monday Zahra’s attorney, Stephen Anderson, requested a more “reasonable” bond, however his request was denied.

It is alleged that from July through September, 2008 Zahra was sexually involved with a child under the age of 16 and who lives in Plainville. No other alleged victim information was released, except that the alleged victim is a child that Zahra knew.

Police also say that there is a related investigation being conducted by federal authorities.

Plainville Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Binkowski said Zahra has been on paid administrative leave since March 9, when the school first learned of the investigation into the allegations against Zahra.

(10/20/08 - Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Kevin Wilson, 49, a computer science teacher at Bothwell Middle School in Marquette, Michigan has been arrested and charged two felony counts of first degree criminal sexual conduct.

Wilson was arrested on Friday the result of a month long investigation into allegations that he had sexual relationships with students.

Both counts center on allegations of sexual contact with the same victim. It is alleged that the sexual activity between Wilson and the girl took place when she was between 13 and 16-years-old and in or about 1996.

Reportedly Wilson, a 20 year employee of the school system, also taught band at high and middle schools over the course of his career with Marquette Area Public Schools.

Wilson made an initial court appearance this morning and has a preliminary hearing set for one week from today.

Wilson was being held in the Marquette County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bail.

Webmaster’s Note: Hopefully additional information will be forthcoming to clarify the age of the victim and the time frame of the alleged sexual assaults. What has been released thus far is contradictory to say the least.

10/27/08 - Kevin Wilson Bound Over For Trial

Kevin Wilson had a preliminary hearing today and the judge ruled that there was sufficient evidence for Wilson to stand trial on both counts with which he is charged.

Wilson is being held in the Marquette County Jail in lieu of $200,000 bail.

10/28/08 - Additional Information and More Cases Possible

The Mining Journal reporting on Kevin Wilson’s preliminary hearing indicates that the Prosecutor has indicated that Wilson admitted to sexual acts with four other female students from a period from 1988 to 1996.

Reportedly prosecutors are considering information from a sixth and reportedly more recent witness.

02/27/09 - Guilty Plea

Kevin Wilson has reportedly pleaded guilty to a count of assault with intent to commit sexual penetration.

Sentencing was scheduled for March 28 in Marquette County Circuit Court and Wilson faces a maximum of 10 years in prison.

Reportedly the prosecutors has indicated that the state would recommend three to 10 years.

03/20/09 - Sentencing

Kevin Wilson has been sentenced to prison for a period of from three to ten years.

Wilson will reportedly be required to register as a sex offender for 25 years.

References:

CSC teacher sentenced to 3-10 (03/20/09)

Former Marquette teacher sentenced in sex case (03/20/09)

Ex-Marquette teacher admits sex with underage girl (02/27/09)

Wilson faces two CSC counts, other cases investigated (10/28/08)

Teacher to stand trial on sexual misconduct charge (10/27/08)

Rape suspect in court (10/20/08)

Kevin Wilson was taken into custody Friday (10/20/08)