Russell Andrews
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(02/06/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)
Russell N. Andrews, 34, a former drama and music teacher at Montville High School, in Montville, Connecticut has been arrested on allegations of having inappropriate relations with a female student.
Reportedly Andrews surrendered to police today and was arrested on six counts of sex assault.
Rumors of an improper relationship between Andrews and the girl spread around the school in December, 2008.
Reportedly when initially confronted both the student and Andrews denied the accusations.
School administrators also spoke to the student’s parent.
Andrews reportedly resigned from the school system once confronted with the allegations and the school superintendent has recommended the State Board of Education revoke Andrews’ teacher’s certification
Following his arrest Andrews was held on $100,000 bond pending his arraignment today.
02/23/09 – Court Appearance
Russell Andrews made a court appearance today and entered not guilty pleas to six counts of second-degree sexual assault.
A hearing is scheduled for Thursday on a bond reduction motion filed by Andrews’ attorney.
Andrews remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond.
02/25/09 – Arrest Warrant Unsealed
An arrest warrant against Russell Andrews was unsealed this week.
Police say that Andrews admitted his involvement with the 17- and 18-year-olds after denying it several times during interviews with town and state police.
Andrews allegedly had sex with the girls in the alcove of the high school auditorium.
Reportedly Andrews remains jailed in lieu of $100,000 bond.
02/27/09 – Bond Reduction Denied
A judge has denied Russell Andrews’ request that his bond be reduced to $10,000.
Andrews’ bond remains at $100,000 and reportedly Andrews remains jailed in lieu of that bond.
09/10/09 – Guilty Plea
In a plea deal with prosecutors, Russell N. Andrews has reportedly pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault.
Sentencing is set for November 10th and as part of his sentence Andrews will be required to register as a sex offender.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Andrews is subject to being sentenced to 14 years in prison, suspended after seven years served and 20 years probation. Andrews’ attorney may argue for less prison time. Under state law the minimum prison sentence Andrews faces is 18 months.
11/10/09 – Sentencing
Today, Judge Susan B. Handy sentenced Russell Andrews to seven years in prison, the maximum under a plea agreement.
In addition to his prison time, Andrews was also sentenced to 20 years probation and ordered to register as a sexual offender.
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Glad he is punished! I agree though the girls should be punished too. Don’t think they are not mentally old enough to say no! ANd y do they continue to go back?