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Teacher accused of having sex with boy, 14, hit with 52 more charges
Teacher accused of having sex with boy, 14, hit with 52 more charges

Yahoo

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Teacher accused of having sex with boy, 14, hit with 52 more charges

An Illinois high school teacher who was busted in March for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old student now faces dozens of additional charges. Christina Formella, 30, who was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a male student in what was initially believed to be an isolated incident, now faces more than 50 additional charges after investigators allege they found 'hundreds if not thousands of text messages' between the teacher and the boy, the Chicago Tribune reported. The former Downers Grove South High School teacher now faces 55 charges – 52 new charges in addition to the original three – including multiple counts of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child and grooming. Michael Formella – the accused's husband of one year who was in the car with her when she was first arrested – held his wife's hand as they arrived in Illinois court on Tuesday, photos obtained by the New York Post show. She was arraigned on 20 counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, plus multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child and six counts of grooming. Prosecutors urged the judge to revoke Formella's bail and lock her up. 'She knew what she was doing was wrong,' prosecutor Jaclyn McAndrew said, according to the Tribune, adding that she 'is unbelievably conniving and unbelievably controlling.' There was also evidence the ex-special education teacher told the boy she did not intend to marry her husband, that her husband was having an affair with her best friend and was going to leave her, and that she would then have millions of dollars, according to the Daily Herald. But while the judge called the case 'horrifying in nature,' 'shocking' and 'appalling,' she allowed her to walk free with an ankle monitor. Formella is accused of grooming the boy before engaging in about 50 'sexual acts' with him between January 2023 and September 2024 in classrooms and at her home during school hours, the prosecutor's office said. Texas teacher slept with student who she saw as 'little brother': Cops Married Ohio teacher jailed for sex with 17-year-old student Former teacher of the year gets 30 years for sexually assaulting students The sexual relationship ended when the boy said it was wrong, the State's Attorney's Office said. If convicted, she faces up to 60 years in prison.

Teacher accused of having sex with boy, 14, hit with 52 more charges
Teacher accused of having sex with boy, 14, hit with 52 more charges

Toronto Sun

time2 days ago

  • Toronto Sun

Teacher accused of having sex with boy, 14, hit with 52 more charges

Teacher Christina Formella, accused of having sex with student, hit with 52 additional charges. Facebook An Illinois high school teacher who was busted in March for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-old student now faces dozens of additional charges. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Christina Formella, 30, who was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a male student in what was initially believed to be an isolated incident, now faces more than 50 additional charges after investigators allege they found 'hundreds if not thousands of text messages' between the teacher and the boy, the Chicago Tribune reported. The former Downers Grove South High School teacher now faces 55 charges – 52 new charges in addition to the original three – including multiple counts of criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child and grooming. Michael Formella – the accused's husband of one year who was in the car with her when she was first arrested – held his wife's hand as they arrived in Illinois court on Tuesday, photos obtained by the New York Post show. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. She was arraigned on 20 counts of aggravated criminal sexual assault, plus multiple counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, indecent solicitation of a child and six counts of grooming. Prosecutors urged the judge to revoke Formella's bail and lock her up. Mugshot of Christina Formella, 30, an Illinois teacher accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old student. (Dupage County State's Attorney) Dupage County State's Attorney 'She knew what she was doing was wrong,' prosecutor Jaclyn McAndrew said, according to the Tribune , adding that she 'is unbelievably conniving and unbelievably controlling.' There was also evidence the ex-special education teacher told the boy she did not intend to marry her husband, that her husband was having an affair with her best friend and was going to leave her, and that she would then have millions of dollars, according to the Daily Herald . RECOMMENDED VIDEO This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. But while the judge called the case 'horrifying in nature,' 'shocking' and 'appalling,' she allowed her to walk free with an ankle monitor. Formella is accused of grooming the boy before engaging in about 50 'sexual acts' with him between January 2023 and September 2024 in classrooms and at her home during school hours, the prosecutor's office said. Read More The sexual relationship ended when the boy said it was wrong, the State's Attorney's Office said. If convicted, she faces up to 60 years in prison. NHL Toronto & GTA Canada Soccer Columnists

Married Teacher Cried When Cops Arrested Her — Then Came the Bombshell: Allegations She Assaulted Student 45 Times
Married Teacher Cried When Cops Arrested Her — Then Came the Bombshell: Allegations She Assaulted Student 45 Times

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time2 days ago

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Married Teacher Cried When Cops Arrested Her — Then Came the Bombshell: Allegations She Assaulted Student 45 Times

Christina Formella, a former Illinois high school special education teacher, was arrested in March and charged with sexually abusing a 15-year-old student Prosecutors alleged in court this week that Formella began grooming the boy when he was 14 and claimed she had sex with him at least 45 times Formella faces up to 60 years in prison if convictedChristina Formella, the former special education teacher who is charged with sexually abusing one of her students, appeared in an Illinois courtroom Tuesday where prosecutors unveiled dozens more accusations against her. Formella, 30, was arrested in March and accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student after the mother of the student found a concerning text thread between her son and the teacher detailing their alleged relationship. The Downers Grove High School teacher was initially charged with one count of criminal sexual assault and two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, as the school put her on leave. This week, however, the Chicago Tribune, ABC 7 and WRIC reported that prosecutors unsealed dozens more counts, charging her with 55 total counts in what authorities allege is a years-long case of sexual abuse. Formella, who has since resigned from her job at the school, is accused of grooming the boy since he was 14 and having sex with him on at least 45 occasions, according to the Tribune, including at school, during school hours, and at her home. '(Formella) knew what she was doing was wrong,' DuPage County State's Attorney Jaclyn McAndrew said, according to the Tribune, adding that the accused former teacher 'is unbelievably conniving and unbelievably controlling.' The prosecutor said investigators have discovered 'hundreds if not thousands of text messages' that align with what the teenage boy told investigators earlier this year. Earlier this year, PEOPLE reported that Formella broke down in tears when she was arrested and said she was 'going to throw up.' Authorities later alleged her cellphone contained text messages to the boy, including one that read, 'I love having sex with you,' according to court documents. Formella initially told police that the student was a "stalker" and that her husband was aware of the boy's behavior. However, authorities say her husband merely told investigators he only knew the teen as a soccer player and did not know about any inappropriate relationship. He also reportedly said he does not go through Formella's phone and was unaware of any messages between them. Prosecutors also alleged that Formella kept a 'memoir' on her phone's notes app detailing her apparent anger at the teen, including writings that claimed the boy 'cheated on me.' 'We will never ever be together again,' Formella allegedly wrote. 'I'm not a second choice. I'm the best thing you'll ever have even with all of my mistakes.' Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Formella has denied ever having sex with the teen. An attempt to contact her attorney was unsuccessful Wednesday. The Tribune reported that Judge Mia McPherson called the details of the case 'horrifying in nature' and 'shocking' on Tuesday during Formella's arraignment. The former teacher faces up to 60 years in prison, the newspaper reported. If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to Read the original article on People

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