Dana Goodman
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(05/05/08 - Initial BBT Report)
Dana I. Goodman, 38, principal of Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, Delaware has been arrested and charged with numerous counts alleging the rape and continual sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female student.
Following his arrest Goodman was being held in the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $331,000 cash bail on 30 counts of fourth-degree rape and continual sexual abuse of a child.
Goodman came to the attention of authorities by way of an anonymous letter received by school officials on Thursday. The letter indicated that Goodman and the alleged victim were seen together in various locations and not on school business.
When Goodman arrived at the school Friday morning he was met by police who questioned him and subsequently transported him to jail.
Police say that the sexual contact, which was consensual, began in the early part of January and that the last contact was approximately a week ago. Reportedly the alleged incidents occurred at various locations in Kent and Sussex counties, including in Goodman’s vehicle and various motels.
Goodman who has been the principal of Susses Central High School for the past two years has been suspended without pay, pending further action by the school board.
11/15/08 - Sentencing
Dana Goodman, who on September 3rd pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree rape and one count each of endangering the welfare of a child and official misconduct has been sentenced.
Goodman clutching a Bible and speaking of his renewed Christian faith and saying “I made a mistake, and I’m truly sorry.” was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with all but four years suspended to be followed by six months of work release.
Goodman’s attorney had asked for probation or work release in light of Goodman’s educational background, lack of prior offenses and future potential.
References:
Former principal to serve 4 years (11/15/08)
Former Principal Pleads Guilty to Sex With Student (09/04/08)
School looks to return to normal (05/05/08)
Sussex Central High principal charged with rape of minor (05/03/08)
Sussex principal charged with rape (05/03/08)
GEORGETOWN: Sussex Central principal arrested (05/02/08)
Delaware principal facing sex charges (05/02/08)
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December 3rd, 2008 at 7:13 pm
A good teacher, you mentioned that the girl was only 17 and that made it against the law. Still, she knew exactly what she was doing. in 4 months she would turn 18. Does that mean in 4 months her total mentality changes and all of a sudden she knew right from wrong? No, she knew what she was doing. Dont get me wrong, this guy got what he deserved. But there are too many teens out there using sex to get their way. And then PRETEND like they have been violated. There should be laws out there that will punish the teens too.