Michael A. Markeson
Posted by Webmaster in Hall of Shame, High Schools, ME-MV, Middle Schools, Ohio
(06/10/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Michael A. Markeson, a fifth-grade teacher at Indian Valley Middle School and a drama coach at Greenon High School, in Springfield, Ohio has reportedly been arrested and charged with the rape of a male high school student.
Markeson is reportedly charged with rape, sexual battery and gross sexual imposition.
It is alleged that Markeson met the alleged victim at a grocery store and offered the boy a job pulling weeds at Markeson’s home.
It is further alleged that at some point Markeson attempted to hug the boy, eventually pulled the boy’s pants down and sexually assaulted him.
Markeson came to the attention of police by way of the boy’s parents who notified the authorities of the alleged assault.
Markeson made an initial court appearance today at which he entered a plea of not guilty and was reportedly released on $50,000 bond. Markeson’s attorney Jon Paul Rion indicated that the allegation in its entirety is not accurate and that the defense will challenge it.
Markeson has reportedly been suspended by the school system.
Guilty Plea and Sentencing
Michael Markeson has reportedly pleaded guilty to the sexual battery of a teenager. Under the plea deal, charges of rape and gross sexual were dismissed.
As a result of the plea, Markeson was sentenced to three years in prison and ordered to register as a tier 3 sex offender.
Defense attorneys say Markeson could be eligible for parole after serving one year in prison.
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I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving in jail with your fellow inmates!
Well “Somebody” – Michael did this to himself so he deserves the “immature and just cruel” comments. He deserves alot more than just 3 years in prison.
I originally started reading through these comments, only to get a grasp of the effect the case was having on the community. However, as I read, I became rather upset.
I graduated from Greenon last school year, and am currently attending college. I was born in Springfield and have lived in the same house in Enon all of my life.
I won’t point fingers, and I won’t quote people on here only to berate them through the anonymity that internet so readily provides; I’m just going to present my opinion on several matters and leave it at that. I think the majority of the comments here are incredibly biased, immature, and just cruel. Topics of this nature should be handle tactfully, and this case has certainly not been treated carefully. I’m disappointed in some of you, not because I am naive, or because I’m just a dumb college freshman, but because I choose to be optimistic and hope that people will learn and better themselves and strive to understand their fellow man. Many of you have just proven me wrong.
I’m not defending Markeson’s character. I participated in drama club when he directed, and I disliked him. I’m simply trying to state that we (as casual observers) do not and can not have all the facts, and because of that we should suspend judgement, despite the fact that the court has reached a verdict.
Yes. I’m aware I’m not a parent and can therefore not understand what it takes to send a child off to teachers you don’t know. I know that. Despite this and any other conceived “holes” in my logic, I still feel that we, as “civilized” people should conduct ourselves peacefully, intelligently, and respectfully. I think we owe that to ourselves as well as to others, and in some degree to Michael Markeson, if only for his wife and children who I dearly hope never read these comments.
Finally… someone agrees with me on here… It’s about time. I have known Mike for several years (that’s a whole nother story)… and he approached me in the mall a month or so ago. He told me that him and his wife ARE getting a divorce – THANK GOD! He does deserve alot more than 3 years. I also know the kid he ‘assaulted’ and feel horrible for the family. He told me that his wife found all the gay porn on his computer. Finally! He’s been living this double life for so many years and it’s finally out! Wake up Enon… Your “Youth of the Year” or whatever his title is – is gay. You can admit it… It’s okay… No – he’s not bisexual like many of you think – he’s gay and had to try and cover this up. WAKE UP ENON! Well, I’m just glad to see that someone else on here is not as dumb as the rest.
Wow…I can’t believe that his family still thinks that he is innocent. The man plead guilty and has apologized for his actions. What more do you need???? I am a friend of the victim and there is no way that he would ever do something like this for attention and for that matter…why would Markeson plead if he didn’t do anything wrong. Wake up! He is a pediphile and that is all there is to it. I am just surprised that he stayed alive long enough to be sentenced. Life as he knows it is over. I am just dumb founded that his family is still rallying around him. I feel for his wife and children. She is weaker than some…the wives that I know would have been long gone. He doesn’t deserve her. I just hope that when he does get out of prison that he moves far away from Enon. He deserves more than he received. The victim has to deal with this for the rest of his life…the embarassment, couseling. How can any adult publish for all to read that he was doing it for attention. Really??? Perhaps not an adult at all.
Um okay Reality… But I was still right… He’s gayer than a 3 dollar bill and hopefully he didn’t get an ounce of sleep his first night in jail. Hopefully he had to keep looking over his shoulder because we all know that prisoners HATE pedophiles. I do feel sorry for his family that he’s been lieing all these years to them and cheating with many men out there. All I’m saying is that she better get tested! And if Markeson is still your best friend this year – then I would say your standards of friends are not very HIGH and you lead a very pathetic life. And I don’t need to get over myself at all – I’m just thrilled that he got time in prison (he deserves longer) and he should not be around his kids at all. What kind of role model is he? A liar? A sexual batterer? A predator? A cheater? All of these are true – and you seem to not be able to get over it. Last time I checked – He’s GUILTY… and an innocent man just doesn’t admit to this kind of stuff. And when does a Sexual Predator in Prison equal a Role Model or a GREAT person???? NEVER. So – you can waste you time typing on these message boards, but all of Enon finally knows who the real Mike Markeson really is….(guilty) Thank God!
don’t you people think you’re being WAY selfish about this? because you ARE. no one cares if you were right. are you looking for some kind of trophy? too bad, you’re a jerk and an idiot for think about yourself at a time like this.
CONGRATULATIONS “I was RIGHT”!!! you won! yay!!! he DID commit a disgusting sexual offense that could potentially do massive harm to that teen’s mind and self-esteem! hooray!
don’t you see the problem here, you fool? get over yourself, and read up on more than just the end result.
he’s not gay, he has a wife and three BEAUTIFUL children. he may be bi-sexual, but who cares? that’s not the point here… but, the typical american WOULD try to classify m. mark as “a gay” or “a bi-sexual,” probably in an attempt to classify or stereotype him. get over that, it’s not important in ANY way. come on, people. ask yourself what’s important here…
…why would he have plead guilty if he didn’t do it? that’s the stupidest suggestion i’ve ever heard. maybe you’re right; maybe he wanted to spend three years away from his family and friends. or maybe you’re having trouble facing the truth. if he did this act then he did it. that’s just something we all have to deal with.
i love mr. markeson. he was one of my best friends last year, and i’ve learned a lot from him REGARDLESS of his sexuality. and i tried to talk to him several times, even after the first accusation. i’ve met his wife and his children; they’re amazing and must be going through a lot right now. THAT’S what is important, you selfish, ignorant morons.
if you care nothing for the poor boy who michael admittedly sexually harrassed, then you should care for his family. if you don’t care for either party, then you have no say here, and you’re probably likely to say something as ignorant as “I was RIGHT.”
He pled guilty – and that’s – that! I know his past and what he’s done with other men… He’s gay and used his ‘power’ over this student. He could have fought this – but thankfully he didn’t waste our tax payers money. At least our kids will be safe for the next 3 years. GUILTY
i MENT TO PUT I KNOW HE DIDNT DO IT SORRY FOR THE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO SEEN THIS. I DIDNT SEE THE NEWS BEFORE I PUT THIS BUT I STILL THINK HE DIDNT DO IT EVEN THOUGH HE PLEADED GUILTY.
Duh Brandon… Your first sentence says “I know he would do anything like this”. What kind of family member are you?? You just said he did do something – and Michael admitted that he was guilty! Haven’t you watched the news! He gets sentences today. He admitted guilt – the boy was a minor and a student. What part of this don’t you understand???? He hurt this student, lied to his wife and kids and has come ‘out of the closet’. Obviously he hurt his family because they are getting a divorce. So Brandon – think before you speak…. He is obviously a ‘predator’ – and should NOT be allowed back in the school to teach our children. Actually Brandon, YOU don’t know the whole story – and should do the research before you post something because obviously YOU don’t know the facts!
Michael is my cousin and I know he would do anything like this. There are kids out there who just want attention. You people don’t know the whole story. He is a loving father and wouldn’t hurt anyone.
i was a srudent of his when i was in his 7th grade writing class and his bookclub. I always had a feeling he was gay but i dont think he would rape a kid knowingly
I told you! He plead guilty – and he’s gay! You all yelled at me on here – but the truth came out! I’m expecting some kind of apology.
It’s okay to admit that you were wrong!
I know the kid who was ‘molested’ by Mike and he is not in this for attention. I go to school with him and the last thing he wants is attention. The kid is NOT gay, but Mike just took advantage of him. Mike – what you did was wrong – and I hope you go to jail for it. Even though my friend is too shy to speak out – I’m not. I don’t see how your wife can stand living with you anymore – even after you came out of the closet. I hope you never set foot in my school again