(4/08/08 – Initial BBT Report)
David Layman, 35, a teacher at the Imagine Charter School in Weston, Florida and the Arts Academy of Hollywood in Hollywood, Florida has been has been arrested for the alleged molestation of a 7-year-old boy.
It is alleged that during a piano lesson in Layman’s home in Tamarac, Florida that Layman fondled the victim repeatedly.
Layman came to the attention of authorities when the boy told his mother of the alleged molestation and she subsequently contacted authorities.
Layman has been charged with lewd or lascivious molestation and lewd or lascivious conduct and was being held in the Broward County Jail.
04/17/08 – Additional Allegations
David Layman is facing more allegations as two 9-year-old boys have come forward since Layman’s arrest alleging that they too were sexually assaulted by Layman.
One of the 9-year-old boys says that the incident occurred during a music lesson at Imagine Charter School. The other boy says he was molested also, but the location has not been revealed by authorties.
One of the alleged victims told his mother that on numerous occasions when he was in first and second grade, Layman would allow him to sit on his lap and then would touch and rub his groin area.
Layman continues to be held without bond.
05/06/08 – More Charges
David Layman already facing 6 counts of child molestation has been charged with two new counts of fondling a child.
Layman continues to be held without bond.
References:
Piano Teacher Teacher Faces Fondling Charges (05/06/08)
Tamarac piano teacher accused of fondling boy faces more charges (04/17/07)
Piano Teacher Charged With Child Molestation (04/08/08)
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October 30th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Wow, look at all of these accusers of Mr. Layman, without any facts to back this up. Did any of you guys know that a few of the charges were dropped? Did any of you know that the investigation was giving rewards to people who would come forward to testify? It seems as if there was a total lack of evidence on much of these accusers testimony and thus charges have been dropped on some of them, outright
How about this one? They’ve had to move his children out of state because of this. And did you know, that he is still in jail as we speak without due process!!!!!
Remember, there is always two sides of any story instead of just one.
Why don’t you guys quit accusing Mr. Layman, until the trial can begin. If he’s found guilty, then YES, he must be punished to the full extent of the law.
Oh, and by the way, what if he is found innocent? Who’s going to pay him back for the home that was foreclosed on, or his lost time with his wife that loves him dearly, or missing his 3 kids, or time spent in jail?
Some people are living in the stone ages…..I think the term goes “Innocent until proven guilty” That term doesn’t apply to the geniuses on this board, though.
August 12th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
When I first heard the news, i held my breath and opened up a conversation with my children that I never imagined I would have to have at their young age of 5 and 6 years old. I can’t explain to you how sickening and how scary it is to have to ask your young babies if their beloved teacher had done anything inappropriate to them. I don’t know Mr. Layman personally but I do know this, children don’t lie. Why would any of you doubt the voice of a child. How can you say you knew him and trusted him. Did you know that most molesters will befriend you, make you trust in him, have your children trust him before doing anything to them. How can you (Deleted by site moderator) defend this scum bag. When i first heard the news I prayed to god it was not true, I prayed to god it was not true because I thought how sad that this man’s life would be ruined but then i thought about his children, my children and all the children that were affected by this disgusting creature. I challenge all you (Deleted by site moderator) people that are defending him to stop and think for a moment about what this (Deleted by site moderator) could have possibly done to our children while they were in class with him. Would you still trust him to be in a room with your little ones? I did, my children had music class with him every week. This sickens me ! I live to protect my children and to make sure they are always safe. School should be a place of peace, of innocence and for learning. Our children should love, respect and admire our teachers. What Mr. Layman did is unforgiving, he scarred children forever. How sad that his little girl had to live through this, knowing her daddy did something so bad that not only is he gone but she had to be pulled out of the school and move away from her world. Shame on you people for protecting him, shame on you people for speaking up for him. Just because he smiled at you and was nice to you doesn’t mean he was not doing this. Just because you were fortunate enough to not have your child molested doesn’t make him innocent, be thankful all you got was a smile from this (Deleted by site moderator) and be thankful he was caught. Rather then putting so much energy into defending him, why don’t you grab a bible and pray for those children whose life he has changed forever.
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May 30th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
Okay I think you’re all certifiable. And to the woman who thinks children as young as 5 or 6 are theiving little criminals, I think you should get out the field of education. You are what’s wrong with that field in the first place. Some advocate for children YOU are! I can only hope the children who are forced to share your presence on a daily basis are smarter than you seem and know enough to ignore your instruction.
You peole – you people who THINK you know Mr. Layman! I love it! GET A CLUE! He’s a disgusting, horrible, child toucher. He ruined his children’s lives! HIS OWN CHILDREN! Because he couldn’t help himself – (deleted by site admin)! That selfish (deleted by site admin)! And you’re all standing up in support of him. how can you say, “would it be so terrible to hook A CHILD (WTF??) to a lie detector?” Ummm YEAH! IT WOULD! The child is not on trial (deleted by site admin)! Hook the molestor up to the machine (deleted by site admin)!
Everyone I know who ever met him would later tell me they thought he was a weirdo. I know him – he’s sick. And now he’ll rot in a cell.
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:28 am
I don’t think it’s a matter of one person’s word vs. another. Anyone can accuse anybody of wrongdoing. In this country you get a trial before you are convicted. You don’t get convicted in the newspaper or on television.