Kristopher Sennett
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(2/28/07 - Initial BBT Report)
Kristopher Sennett, 36, assistant principal at Wayne High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana has been arrested and faces two counts of child seduction on allegations of a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old female student.
School officials revealed to police that when questioned by school officials that Sennett said he was in love with the student and admitted having a relationship with her, but did not admit anything sexual.
Sennett came to the attention of school officials when the parents found e-mails and a Valentine’s Day card from Sennett and expressed to school administrators a fear that the two were preparing to runaway.
The school system released a series of e-mails allegedly between Sennett and the girl. In one of those e-mails, Sennett allegedly wrote:
“The age thing between us, I really don’t think about it a whole lot ‘cuz it just doesn’t seem to be a huge distraction. This relationship is so real that I don’t think of you being that much younger.”
The girl allegedly wrote back:
“You are so right. The age difference isn’t even anything anymore. I feel so grown up I can’t even believe I’m only 17.”
Following his arrest Sennett was being held Wednesday night at the Allen County Jail on bonds totaling $5,000.
Prior to working in the Fort Wayne school system, Sennett reportedly worked at the New Beginnings Alternative High School in Indianapolis for several years.
Sennett was placed on paid administrative leave by the school system last week.
3/25/08 - Sennett Fired
It took only 20 seconds for the Fort Wayne City Schools board to vote to fire Kristopher Sennett Monday night.
Sennett’s next court date is in April.
07/19/08 - Guilty Plea
Kristopher Sennett has pleaded pleaded guilty, without any plead deal, to two counts of child seduction.
Sennett will face a sentencing range between six months and six years in prison when he is sentenced in September.
He will be required to register as a sex offender for a period of 10 years.
References:
Ex-official admits sex with student (07/19/08)
Ex-assistant principal admits child seduction (07/18/08)
Assistant principal charged with child seduction fired (3/25/08)
Thursday Noon Update: Asst. Principal still in Jail (2/28/08)
Asst. Principal Charged (2/27/08)
Former Indy Teacher Arrested On Child Seduction Charges (2/27/08)
Asst. Principal charged: Child Seduction (2/27/08)
E-mails Released By School System (In PDF format)
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