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Irish Times
03-07-2025
- Irish Times
Teacher at Dublin school and ex-partner's relationship deteriorated during alleged romantic involvement with student
Evidence was heard of the severe deterioration in relations between a teacher, who was allegedly romantically involved with a student , and her ex-partner, during the second day of a fitness-to-teach inquiry. The inquiry concerns allegations that the woman, who taught English in Dublin school, was in a romantic relationship with a Leaving Certificate student during the summer of 2018. It is further alleged that she and the student exchanged messages on the social media app Snapchat on a daily basis from June 14th to June 20th, 2018, while he was sitting his Leaving Certificate examinations and subsequently until August 14th, while he awaited his results. The teacher denies these allegations. The director of the Teaching Council also alleges that the teacher had a sexual encounter with the student on a date unknown in early August 2018, to which the teacher has admitted. READ MORE Under cross-examination by Eoghan Cole SC, for the teacher, her ex-partner alleged that the teacher cut the wires to security cameras at their home so that he could not see the student coming to the property, which he said neighbours told him they saw. He also said that the teacher damaged the handles of doors in their home, which he reported to the gardaí, and that she set up a fake account on a dating app from which she messaged him. He also said that he considered the Snapchat messages from the teacher to the student as amounting to grooming. Mr Cole provided evidence of email exchanges between the witness and the teacher from May 2019, involving the payment of bills. The witness made threats that he would put pressure on the Teaching Council and the Board of Management of the school and indicated he would organise a rally outside the school. 'You are evil and greedy. What goes around comes around,' he wrote in one email. The witness responded: 'You must remember things were difficult in the house, I was trying to buy her share in the house, there was bitterness and acrimony.' Mr Cole also put it to him that he had not been consistent regarding the dates he attributed to certain incidents in written statements he provided to the Teaching Council. The incidents included an alleged conversation between the teacher and her ex-partner in which he alleged that she admitted on the day she returned from a post Leaving Cert results trip organised by the school that she spent that night with the student. Mr Cole, who repeated the denial of the teacher that this conversation took place, further put it to the witness that his lack of consistency regarding the dates when these events took place was a basis for contending that they did not take place. The witness replied that the events did take place but that he could not be certain regarding some dates. Further evidence of the emotional toll of the inquiry became apparent when another former colleague of the teacher at the west Dublin school, and who was 'quite' close to her, gave evidence. The witness, along with another colleague who gave evidence on Wednesday, were told in October 2018 by the teacher's then partner that the teacher was or had been having an affair with the student. The witness recalled how she and her colleague then phoned the teacher from a car outside the school building. 'We were concerned for [the teacher's first name]. She answered but she was quite incoherent,' the witness said, and who after trying to compose herself before the panel, was allowed to leave the room for a time, before resuming her evidence. The chairman, Fergal McCarthy, reassured the witness: 'We understand how emotionally charged this is.' The witness, whose relationship with the teacher was now 'over', further outlined how she and her colleague, after finding out that the teacher had not informed the principal of the sexual encounter with the student in early August 2018, went to the principal with this information. 'We couldn't sit on the information, we thought we'd get into trouble. We were very naive as regards whether he was still a student in the school,' she said. The inquiry continues on Friday.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Yahoo
UPDATE: Okaloosa County School District responds after teacher's arrest for allegedly having sex with a student
UPDATE (2:45 p.m.): The Okaloosa County School District has issued a response after a teacher was arrested for allegedly having sexual relations with a student two decades ago. UPDATE: MCPSS reassigns bus driver to different role after bus overturned in February According to OCSD officials, 58-year-old Timothy John Sexton had been placed on administrative leave after the school district's 'receipt of a report via FortifyFL.' District officials said they sent the report to the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office and, after deputies investigated, Sexton was arrested. School board policy states that pending the outcome of his criminal case, Sexton may be suspended without pay. 'Our teachers are held to the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and integrity when it comes to the safety and well-being of our students,' said Superintendent Marcus Chambers. 'Despite the significant time that has passed, if the allegations against this employee are substantiated, we will respond swiftly and appropriately. 'This is a zero-tolerance issue.' PREVIOUS REPORTING OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A Crestview High School teacher has been arrested after he allegedly had a sexual relationship with a student two decades ago. UPDATE: 2 brothers arrested after deadly Mobile County shooting According to an Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office news release, a tip was reported in March 2025 to Fortify Florida, an app that allows users to report suspicious activity or tips to the appropriate law enforcement agency. 'Through interviews with the victim and witnesses, investigators obtained enough evidence for probable cause,' the release said. Investigators said the relationship began in April 2001 when the victim was 14 and continued until July 2005 when she was 17. The investigation led to the arrest of 58-year-old Timothy John Sexton at his home on Jeff Drive in Crestview. He is charged with sexual battery by a person in a custodial authority and sexual battery with a victim between 12-18 years old. Sexton is a teacher at Crestview High School and a former teacher at Pryor Middle School, the release said. 'There is no expiration date on seeking justice for victims,' OCSO Sheriff Eric Aden said. 'This arrest underscores our unwavering commitment to pursuing the truth, no matter how much time has passed. We are proud of the work done by our investigators and encourage anyone who has been a victim to come forward.' Hundreds run across iconic Mobile bridge to help Africatown Sexton is being held at the Okaloosa County Jail with no bond, the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
20-05-2025
- CBS News
Florida high school teacher arrested after sex with student inside classroom, authorities say
A Florida high school teacher was arrested last week near the Tampa Bay area after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a male student for months, authorities said. Riverview High School teacher Brooke Anderson, 27, faces three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. The male student told police that him and Brooks had a relationship since September 2024 and that it started with explicit text messages, a HCSO release stated. The student also told police that there were allegedly multiple situations where the two were involved in sexual activity. The most recent incident was reported the morning of Friday, May 16, inside Anderson's class before school started, authorities said. "This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community," Sheriff Chad Chronister said. "What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing." Hillsborough County Sheriff is continuing to investigate. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Riverview High teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A teacher at Riverview High School was arrested Friday after being accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Detectives said they opened an investigation after being informed about an inappropriate relationship between Brooke Anderson, 27, and a male student. After interviewing the student, detectives reported that the relationship began in September 2024 with explicit text message exchanges. In the weeks leading up to the arrest, the relationship escalated, and detectives said the student told them about multiple instances of sexual activity, the most recent occurring in Anderson's classroom the morning of her arrest. 'This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community,' said Sheriff Chad Chronister. 'What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing.' The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Anderson and charged her with unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Anyone with information regarding this case should contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Yahoo
Riverview High School teacher arrested for having sexual relations with student: HCSO
The Brief A teacher at Riverview High School has been arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Brooke Anderson, 27, was arrested on Friday after the most recent incident in her classroom before school started. Anderson has been charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. RIVERVIEW, Fla. - A teacher at Riverview High School has been arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a student, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Timeline The student told investigators that the relationship began in September with sexually explicit text messages. Over the past few weeks, detectives say the relationship developed into multiple sexual encounters. Brooke Anderson, 27, was arrested on Friday after the most recent incident in her classroom before school started. Sheriff Chad Chronister emphasized that school should be a safe and supportive environment. What they're saying "This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community," said Chronister. "What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing." Anderson has been charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. READ: Retired Tampa police officer sentenced to more than a century in prison after child porn conviction If anyone knows about any other possible victims, you should contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at (813) 247-8200. An investigation is ongoing. The Source Information for this story was provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
