Bad Bad Teacher

(02/26/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Richard Seely Noles, 22, of Charlottesville, Virginia and a former alternative education teacher and track and cross country coach at Nelson County High School was charged Tuesday with felony computer solicitation of a juvenile, according to school and police officials.

Noles came to the attention of authorities by way of a complaint by the father of the alleged victim.

Although few details of the alleged crime are available, the arrest warrant reportedly indicates that the alleged crime occurred last Thursday. It is alleged that Noles solicited a child at least 15 years old but under 18 for sex.

Noles is the second Nelson County High School track coach to be arrested for soliciting sex from a minor. In September, 2007 Tim Bennett, a librarian and coach for the school’s indoor and outdoor track and field programs was arrested in an Internet sting for the solicitation of sex from an officer posing as a 13-year-old girl.

Richard Noles reportedly resigned from the school on Monday and was arrested on the solicitation charge on Tuesday.

Following his arrest, Noles was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond.

His next court appearance is set for March 12th.

10/13/09 – Guilty Plea

Reportedly, Richard Noles has pleaded guilty and admitted to taking indecent liberties with a minor.

Under the terms of the plea agreement, a second count of indecent liberties won’t be prosecuted and there is no agreement as to the sentence.

Noles, who faces up to five years in prison, remains free on bond pending sentencing.

The judge ordered a victim’s impact statement and set sentencing for April 7, 2010.

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