Lincoln Bentley
Posted by Webmaster in Coaches, High Schools, Kentucky, ME-FV, Not Guilty
(04/10/08 – Initial BBT Report)
Lincoln Shane Bentley, 32, a teacher and assistant football coach at East Ridge High School in Lick Creek, Kentucky has been arrested and charged on allegations that he solicited an underage student to show him her breasts in exchange for a better grade.
It is alleged that the incident took place last month.
Bentley has been charged with two counts of official misconduct, a Class A misdemeanor.
Bentley who has been suspended with pay by the school system entered a not guilty plea at a court appearance on Wednesday.
If convicted Bentley faces up to a year in jail and a $500 fine.
His next court appearance is set for June 16th.
01/22/09 – Not Guilty Verdict
A Pike County jury has found Lincoln Bentley not guilty on charges of official misconduct.
Reportedly it took less than an hour for a jury to find Bentley innocent.
References:
Former Teacher Is Found Not Guilty On Official Misconduct Charges (01/22/09)
Teacher Charged With Misconduct (04/10/08)
Pike teacher charged with misconduct (04/10/08)
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January 23rd, 2009 at 9:16 pm
Lincoln, you should now sue the school district, sue the little (*****) that accused you (and her family) for ruining your reputation, sue the police department and sue the District Attorney’s office. Congratulations on beating the odds. No go get what’s owed to you. Good luck.
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January 23rd, 2009 at 9:10 pm
I hope Lincoln sues the school, the police dept. and the student. This is truly BS, it took the jury less than an hour, in other words her word vs his word and that isn’t good enough to ruin this person’s life.
Lincoln, I’ll be praying for you…
January 22nd, 2009 at 10:33 pm
I doubt you will be interested in the fact that I was found NOT GUILTY, but I thought I would send you the link anyhow.
Former Teacher Is Found Not Guilty On Official Misconduct Charges
Posted: 5:37 PM Jan 22, 2009
Last Updated: 9:44 PM Jan 22, 2009
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A | A | A A former Pike County teacher charged with official misconduct is found not guilty.
After several delays, testimony wrapped up Lincoln Bentley’s trial late Thursday.
He was accused of asking a student to show him her breasts for a higher grade.
Officials say it took less than an hour for a jury to find him innocent.
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