Corey DeHart
Posted by: Webmaster in Charges Dismissed, High Schools, ME-FV, Math, Tennessee
(04/17/08 - Initial BBT Report)
Corey DeHart, a math teacher at Halls High School in Knoxville, Tennessee has been indicted by a Knox County grand jury on charges of statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure.
DeHaret came to the attention of authorities in September by way of complaint from a female student. He was placed on paid administrative leave at that time.
His status was changed to unpaid leave in December.
After being booked into the Knox County Jail DeHart was released on $50,000 bond
05/13/08 - Trial Date Set
Corey DeHart has been scheduled for trial on November 17th on charges of statutory rape and sexual battery by an authority figure.
DeHart remains free on $50,000 bond.
11/17/08 - Charges Dismissed
Prosecutors today dropped charges against Corey DeHart, a Halls High School teacher accused of having sex with a student.
Of the dropping of charges the prosecutor was quoted as saying, “Basically our case evaporated”. This is light of evidence that reportedly called into question the account of DeHart’s accuser and “explained away” what prosecutors had thought was evidence backing up the student’s claim.
DeHart’s status with the school system is yet to be clarified.
References:
Student-sex charges dropped against Halls High teacher (11/17/08)
November trial set for Halls teacher accused of sex with student (05/13/08)
Halls teacher accused of sexual battery (04/17/08)
Halls High teacher charged with having sex with student (04/17/08)
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November 20th, 2008 at 7:38 am
I’m a police officer and based on what I’m reading, I don’t think the police were out to get anyone but I think they were fooled by a smart a** little kid who manipulated the system to the fullest while wrecking this teacher’s career and LIFE in the process… Mr. DeHart, Have the girl arrested for making false statements and sue the hell out of her family! Best of luck to you!
November 17th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
This is truly horrible. Not only was this guys life RUINED but I have to agree with Peter Rabbit!
Let’s start with the police. They clearly did a horrible job. As is evident, police aren’t going to make and arrest without at least SOME evidence to support the accuser’s claim. Apparently this supporting evidence was so shoddy that it didn’t hold up. Either the police deliberately rail-roaded this guy or they were too incompetent to see that the evidence they gathered was bogus. Police are supposed to be experienced in dealing with accusers - they are supposed to be able to discern with some degree of certainty which are legit and which aren’t. THEY FAILED.
This poor S.O.B. was on UNPAID leave for 11 months. ELEVEN MONTHS! Who can survive that? So not only is he not receiving income for nearly a year but he is also incurring debt for legal fees, etc. Add to that the incalculable cost of the mental anguish he endured by having his reputation torn to shreds and the strain this had to put on his family….this man is owed a debt that can not be recovered.
What would be fair?
First - his union needs to get the school board to reimburse him in full + interest. The school board failed him in this case and so did his union. Shame on all of them for bleeding this man dry before he had his day in court.
Second - the parents of this student should be held liable for the damage their child caused. This was a child so the child’s conduct is their responsibility. I doubt they have any money but any they have should be turned over to Mr. Dehart.
Third - reasonable reparations should be made by the county/city, whoever was responsible for the investigation. Start with 5 million dollars.
I’d like to hear more about this story. Is this really how it ends? The prosecution says, “whoops! We blew it!” and then they wash their hands of this incident?
Peter and I demand action.
November 17th, 2008 at 11:09 am
This guy life will never be the same because of a lying c%&t student. Who’s the victim now? What consequences will she face for lying and ruining this guys life? Maybe she’ll be labeled a troubled child and get a scholarship college or something.
Why didn’t the police do their homework before arresting this guy? Can he sue for false arrest and sue the girl and her parents for damages? Will he receive back pay and get his job back? How can he ever be made whole?
I hope you’re reading this Biloxiteacher, A Good Teacher and Somebody. Who’s your DADDY now!
May 14th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
He’s so innocent! This is getting ridiculous! Innocent until proven guilty, right? Her friends don’t even believe her!