Kevin Goddu
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(6/01/07 - Initial BBT Report)
Kevin Goddu, 45, Chelmsford, Mass., a former teacher at Timberlane Regional High School in Plaistow, NH, yesterday waived arraignment on 14 counts of aggravated felonious sexual assault in the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl who is a former student.
Police charge he raped a 16-year-old Plaistow girl, a former student, in Hudson on Feb. 27. Goddu had taught social studies for 12 years at Timberlane but resigned as a result of the allegations against him.
Some of the charges against him allege he used his authority as a teacher to coerce the girl into sex, while others allege he held her down and struck her. Each charge carries up to 10 to 20 years in prison.
Goddu had been a teacher at Timberlane Regional High School for 12 years prior to his resignation last month.
He remains free on $25,000 bond.
Update 7/13/07:
Goddu’s attorney claims in court papers that Gaddu was involved in a “romantic” sexual relationship with the 16-year-old girl and several witnesses will testify to that relationship.
12/04/07 - Jury Deadlocks - Mistrial Declared
After seven hours of deliberation on Friday and Monday jurors in the trial of Kevin Goddu announced that they were deadlocked.
Judge William Groff sent the jury back to continue deliberations and after an additional two hours declared a mistrial as the jury remained deadlocked with seven jurors reported in favor of acquittal and five convinced of Goddu’s guilt.
Assistant County Attorney Patricia LaFrance indicated that she has talked it over with the alleged victim and intends to try Goddu again.
Guddo’s attorney Kenneth Butterworth argued during the course of the trial that the girl had seduced him, and their sexual encounter was consensual.
Sex assault case ends in mistrial (12/04/07)
07/25/07 - Guilty Plea and Sentence
Kevin Goddu in a plea deal with prosecutors has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor simple assault charges, admitting he engaged in sexual acts with a female student, then 16.
Goddu was sentenced to 12 months in jail, to remain suspended for two years on condition of good behavior.
Although Goddu was ordered to undergo evaluation as a sex offender and abide by any recommended treatment he will NOT be required to register as a sex offender nor will he be required to report to a probation officer.
Under the terms of the plea agreement and sentence, Goddu is prohibited from teaching in New Hampshire.
References:
NH teacher charged with raping student avoids jail (07/25/08)
Teacher who had sex with student avoids jail (07/25/08)
Ex-Timberlane teacher sentenced in teen sex case (07/25/08)
Teacher claiming romance with teen (7/13/07)
Background:
Chelmsford man indicted; accused of raping teen
Former teacher indicted; accused of raping teen
Former teacher pleads not guilty to raping teen
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February 15th, 2008 at 1:29 am
I had Kevin Goddu for a teacher some years ago. I always disliked him - as a teacher and as a person. However, I am not one to assume his guilt just because someone has accused him of something. The man should be presumed innocent until proven guilty. Also, I think it is a bit naive of people to assume that a 16 year old girl would NEVER wrongfully accuse someone of rape. Even if he is acquitted, his life is ruined. He’ll never be able to teach again and it is more than likely that he’ll never hold down any job that pays halfway decent. If I were him, I would almost rather be in jail. At least he wouldn’t have to worry about rent/bills.
January 17th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
The comment on Dec 4th angers me. Any wife that CHEATS on their husband is not a dedicated wife. It seem who ever you are you have convicted Mr. Goddu already. Seams to me you are bias in your statement.