Bad Bad Teacher

(05/09/08 - Initial BBT Report)

Tracy Hinson, 38, a science teacher at Lake County High School in Tiptonville, Tennessee has been charged with contributing to the unruly behavior of minor.

It is alleged that Hinson had been sexually involved with a 16-year-old male student.

Hinson has a court appearance set for May 14th.

Reportedly Hinson who has been with the school district since 1992 has been suspended without pay.

05/14/08 - Charges Dismissed

In a courtroom packed with Tracy Hinson supporters, the prosecutor told the judge that he wished to dismiss the charge against Hinson “in this court at this time”.

Judge Danny Goodman dismissed the charges without prejudice, meaning the charges can be refiled at a later time.

A sheriff’s office investigator indicated that the case is still under investigation.

Reportedly Hinson remains suspended without pay by the school system until the investigation is concluded.

08/27/08 - No Contest Plea and Sentencing

Tracy Hinson has pleaded no contest to a single charge of aggravated statutory rape.

Hinson was sentenced to two years diversion, which is basically probation and was ordered to have no contact with the victim.

Hinson, against whom charges was dismissed in May appeared in court under a criminal information, as opposed to a grand jury indictment.

Had the case not been resolved with the plea agreement, it is possible that Hinson would have been indicted by a grand jury as the result of the investigation conducted Lake County Sheriff’s Department.

Hinson resigned from the school system in May.

References:

Former teacher pleads no contest; two year diversion granted (08/27/08)

Charge dismissed against teacher accused in Lake Co. sex case (05/14/08)

Teacher charged in student sex case (05/09/08)

Lake County teacher off the job after alleged sex with student (05/09/08)

Teacher Accused Of Sex With Student (05/09/08)

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