Bad Bad Teacher

(07/08/08 – Initial BBT Report)

Mandi Weeks, 27, a special education teacher at the Devereux Foundation NY Center in Red Hook, New York has been arrested on allegations that she raped and sexually abused a 15-year-old disabled student.

It is alleged that Weeks raped and sexually abused the 15-year-old boy on June 25, 2008, inside of his Queens home.

It is further alleged that Weeks sexually abused the boy while sitting in a car in a Queens parking lot on July 6, 2008. It is yet further alleged that Weeks then raped and sexually abused him later that same day inside of his home.

Weeks came to the attention of police when the victim boarded a subway in an effort to find Weeks and got lost. While he was gone, his mother reported him missing. While police were going through his computer in search of leads they allegedly discovered inappropriate e-mails from the Weeks.

Queens District Attorney Richard Brown indicated that “The victim is believed to have a 50 IQ, making him particularly vulnerable to a teacher who is supposed to have his best interest in mind.”

Weeks is charged with two counts of rape with a child under the age of 21 and two acts of acting in a manner to injure a child under the age of 17.

10/21/08 – Guilty Plea

Newsday reports that, according to the Queens DA, Mandi Weeks has pleaded guilty to third-degree rape.

Formal sentencing is set for January 12th and Weeks faces six months in jail and 10 years probation at sentencing.

Weeks will reportedly be required to register as a sex offender.

References:

NY teacher pleads guilty in sex case (10/21/08)

Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With Disabled Student (07/08/08)

Teacher accused of raping disabled teen (07/08/08)

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