Tommy Thornton
Posted by: Webmaster in Dance, Kentucky, ME-MV, Middle Schools, Special Ed(06/02/08 - Initial BBT Report)
Tommy Thornton, 37, a former metal shop teacher and boys’ basketball coach at West Vigo High School in West Terre Huate, Indiana has been arrested and charged with child seduction, attempted child seduction and public indecency all allegations of sexual misconduct with a 17-year-old female student.
Thorton was arrested on May 22nd and was subsequently released from jail on $15,000 bail later the same day. As a condition of bond Thorton is required to stay off school property.
It is alleged that Thorton exposed himself to the girl and asked her to touch him.
Thorton is also accused of fondling and rubbing up against the girl on separate occasions.
Thornton verbally resigned from West Vigo High School on April 24th and subsequently folled up with an email resignation on April 28th.
Thorton is scheduled to go to trial on the charges in October.
References:
Ex-teacher charged with sexual misconduct (05/22/08)
Former West Vigo teacher appears in court (05/22/08)
Former West Vigo Teacher In Court (05/22/08)
West Vigo basketball head coach steps down (04/28/08)
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