Bad Bad Teacher

(04/28/08 – Initial BBT Report)

Daniel W. Kerekes, 37, a physical education and health teacher at South Brunswick High School in South Brunswick, New Jersey has been arrested and charged on allegations of a sexual relationship with a female student.

It is alleged that Kerekes has been sexually involved with the girl since sometime last fall.

Kerekes has been charged with one count of sexual assault and his bond was set at $200,000.

In addition to working at South Brunswick High School, reportedly Kerekes also works as the lacrosse coach for the boys’ team at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South.

07/30/08 – Guilty Plea

Daniel W. Kerekes has pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child after admitting that he had sex with a 16-year-old female student.

Kerekes faces up to three years in prison at his sentencing on October 17th.

The offense to which Kerekes pleaded guilty does NOT require that he register under Megan’s Law as a sexual offender.

10/17/08 – Sentencing

Daniel Kerekes was sentenced this morning to a three-years in prison.

Kerekes may be permitted to apply for admission to an intensive supervisory program that would release him on parole after serving three to nine months in custody.

As part of the plea deal, Kerekes will be prohibited from ever holding a “public job”, i.e. teacher, coach or other job requiring contact with minors.

The victim did not appear in court at Kerekes’ sentencing did however write a letter to the judge asking that Kerekes not be sentenced to prison. Reportedly the victim’s mother also wrote a letter stating that her daughter was not harmed by the relationship. The mother subsequently contacted the prosecutor and said she had second thoughts about the matter.

Although Kerekes admitted having a sexual relationship with the victim, under terms of the plea agreement he will NOT be required to register as a sex offender.

References:

Ex-South Brunswick teacher could spend as little as 90 days in prison for sex with teen

South Brunswick teacher gets three years for sex with student (10/17/08)

South Brunswick High School gym teacher admits sex with student, 16 (07/30/08)

SBHS teacher charged with sexual assault (04/28/08)

South Brunswick High teacher arrested for sex with underage student (04/28/08)

Coach at WW-P charged in sex assault (04/28/08)

Press Release From Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office (04/28/08)

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