(06/12/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Lee Tibbetts, 33, a math teacher at John Marshall Community High School in Indianapolis, Indiana has reportedly been arrested on allegations of child molestation in a case alleging two male students as victims.
Reportedly, Tibbetts was arrested on five counts of child molestation and one count of child solicitation involving a second student.
It is alleged that a 13-year-old boy told police that he was repeatedly molested by Tibbetts in classrooms at the school and that the teacher threatened to flunk him if he ever told anyone.
A second boy claims that he was solicited for sex by Tibbetts.
Investigators are also looking into how the situation was handled by a female teacher when the 13-year-old allegedly told her about the alleged sexual abuse back in March and how a school administrator allegedly scorned Tibbetts after finding him and the boy in a locked classroom, but never suspected misconduct.
Tibbetts came to the attention of police by way of a tip on May 21st.
Tibbetts arrest came after three weeks of investigation and detectives believe there is a possibility of other victims coming forward.
06/16/09 – Formal Charges and More Details
Prosecutors have formally filed charges against Lee Tibbetts.
WTHR TV reports that these charges include six counts of child molestation and one count of child solicitation.
The Indianapolis Star reports that the charges are six counts of felony child molesting and one count each of vicarious sexual gratification and child solicitation.
Reportedly the school system has begun termination action againts Tibbetts who was previously placed on administrative leave.
06/17/09 – Initial Hearing
Lee Tibbetts appeared in court for an initial hearing this morning at which the judge entered a plea of not guilty in his behalf.
Tibbetts remains in the Marion County Jail in lieu $50,000 bond.
His trial is scheduled for August 10.
07/06/09 – Multiple Agencies Failed To Catch Warning Signs
An investigative report by The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Indianapolis Star indicates that Indiana child welfare officials and school districts in both Indiana and Ohio failed to communicate property regarding a pattern of problematic behavior on the part of Lee Tibbetts over the course of three years.
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August 16th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
This guy’s going to have one hell of a time beating the rap in front of a jury. He won’t have his good looks to fall back on, that’s for sure!