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Thomas Hayden McDonald, 24, a teacher and coach at Seventh-day Adventist Academy in Gentry, Arkansas has been arrested on suspicion of having sexual contact with a female student.
McDonald was arrested Thursday on a charge of sexual assault in the second degree and was released from the Benton County Jail after posting $ 5, 000 bond on Friday.
McDonald came to the attention of authorities after a student came forward to school administrators telling them of the relationship. School administrators called in police after McDonald allegedly admitted to them that some “inappropriate action” had taken place between himself and the student.
During an interview at the Children’s Advocacy Center of Benton County the alleged victim told investigators that sexual contact took place between herself and McDonald in his office at the school.
McDonald is scheduled for arraignment on January 12.
01/12/09 – Arraignment
Thomas Hayden McDonald entered a not guilty plea today at his arraignment on a charge alleging that he engaged in sexual contact with a female student.
McDonald was released on a $5,000 bond after his arraignment.
McDonald’s next court appearance is set for March 3rd.
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To Gina: Yes and the younger people should try to hook up with people their own age as well.
First of all there was actual proof. Not every case is the same. This “victim” sent pictures of HERSELF to more than one guy. She had a boyfriend of the same age back home. And the other teacher inquestion at the school was involved with the same girl. She likes “older” guys. She goes after older guys. She was bragging about the situation and was reported by another student. These teachers were both very young and very very stupid.
This alleged “victim” was not all innocent. She had a boyfriend the same age as that coach. She sent pictures of herself in a thong out over a cell phone. It’s more like STUPID STUPID teacher. Maybe a bit naive too. I doubt he had that many girls that looked like her come onto him like that in his life time. Oh and by the way, That incident with the other teacher involves the same girl.
i just wanted to say that i think that we could all learn a thing or two:
1. lets keep to sleeping with people our own age.
2. this isnt going to be posted, is it?
peace!
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It appears that Ann J has a past the most likely involves sleeping with a teacher or someone a bit older than her and still has issues. Also, maybe 14 is too young to send a child away to school.
I’m glad to see that this time, the Ozark Adventist Academy administration has stepped up to report such a crime to the proper authorities, rather than choosing to bully the victim and her family into silence. It’s about time the Seventh-day Adventist denomination and its institutions realize that their reputation is not saved by keeping these matters in the dark. Eventually, the victims grow up and learn they no longer have to keep their mouths shut, and those who hear about the crimes committed and concealed only view those organizations with disgust. Taking this recent matter to the legal authorities is a good first step in doing what is right and respectable. I just hope that everyone who will be dealing with those directly involved in the situation will continue to do the right thing, by not blaming the victim or feeling sorry for the sex offender.
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Hey Gina,
If you life in the area this offender got arrested, could you please send me a link to the newpaper articles about his trial. I’m pretty sure this man moved to my city. I just want to make sure. I can’t find any pictures of him. I’m just trying to be cautious, thank you.