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International Business Times
6 days ago
- International Business Times
Iowa Teacher Admits to Sexually Abusing Her Student in Class, Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison
A former Ankeny middle school teacher and softball coach will spend the next 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee - pattern, practice or scheme of conduct. According to the Polk County Attorney's Office, 35-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Whiteside was arrested in February 2024after school officials received a tip from a former student that Whiteside started a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student in 2015, when she was 26 years old. Whiteside was a teacher and softball coach at Ankeny Northview Middle School. Whiteside and the Student Had Years-Long Relationship, Engaged in Sexual Intercourse in Classroom The investigation began when a district employee alerted the Ankeny Police Department about allegations of an inappropriate sexual relationship between Whiteside, who also is a softball coach, and a former student that began in 2015, the police department said in a statement. The relationship had continued for several years before the victim reported it to school officials. Whiteside allegedly groomed the student and carried on a multi-year sexual relationship that started when the victim was 14 years old. The relationship continued until the victim was 23 and included instances of sexual intercourse in Whiteside's classroom, according to the allegation the victim submitted to the school district. Whiteside Wished Victim 'Happy Anniversary' via Email, Bought Her Gifts An email with the words "Happy Anniversary" that Whiteside sent to the victim on Jan. 14, 2022, confirmed that the relationship had started seven years before when the victim was in 9th grade, according to court documents. Whiteside had used her role as a teacher and coach to make the student share intimate life details, according to a criminal complaint. Whiteside also provided gifts to the victim throughout their relationship. She also kept photographs of the victim in her classroom, and had kept a note written by the victim when she was a student in middle or high school in her desk drawer, according to court documents. Whiteside Sentenced to 4 Consecutive 5-Year Sentences As reported by KCCI, during the sentencing, Whiteside's attorneys argued for a 10-year sentence, but Polk County Judge Paul Scott sentenced her to four consecutive sentences of five years, for a total of 20 years behind bars. Whiteside will also be under the supervision of the Iowa Department of Corrections for 10 years and be listed on the Iowa Sex Offender Registry. "The defendant sees herself as the victim in this case," said Assistant County Attorney Thomas Tolbert. "She should have been the teacher she was required to be. Instead of helping (the victim), she sexually abused her multiple times." Whiteside apologized to the victim, saying, "This was entirely my failure. I had a responsibility to maintain boundaries, and I deeply regret the harm I caused." The victim said Whiteside controlled, manipulated and abused her for seven years. "I looked up to this person, and she took advantage of my vulnerability," the victim said. She also said the abuse and trauma drove her to attempt suicide multiple times.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Former Ankeny teacher sentenced to prison for sexually exploiting student
DES MOINES, Iowa — A former Ankeny teacher was sentenced to prison on Thursday for sexually exploiting a student. In late January 2024, an investigation began into 35-year-old Rachel Elizabeth Whiteside, a former Ankeny middle school teacher and softball coach, when the Ankeny Police Department was notified by the school district about a teacher having an inappropriate relationship with a former student. According to the Polk County Attorney's Office, the victim reported that while she was a student at an Ankeny middle school in 2015, Whiteside began grooming and sexually assaulting her, and that the abuse spanned seven years. Des Moines man identified as body found in Newton home during search warrant execution Roughly a month after the APD received the tip, Whiteside was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including four counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee. The attorney's office said Whiteside pled guilty to the four counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee charge. On Thursday, a Polk County Judge sentenced Whiteside to consecutive five-year sentences for each charge, meaning she will serve the sentences one after the other for up to 20 years in prison. Whiteside will also be supervised by the Department of Corrections for 10 years and will be listed on the sex offender registry. Metro News: Former Ankeny teacher sentenced to prison for sexually exploiting student Iowa-based ice cream sandwich now available at Costco locations across Midwest CIWW enacts ban on lawn watering as nitrate levels climb Brad Edwards joining WHO 13 as a contributor on July 1st Greg Edwards on making Des Moines a destination Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Belfast Telegraph
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Belfast Telegraph
‘Enough is enough': Man United legend Norman Whiteside gives up season ticket at Old Trafford
He made the announcement on social media a day after the club lost their Europe League Final to Tottenham as they capped off a dismal season with another shocking performance. It will be the first time in 28 years Whiteside — who scored 67 goals in 274 appearances for the Old Trafford Club and famously scored the winner as 10-man United beat Everton 1-0 in the 1985 FA Cup Final — has not taken up his seat at the famous old stadium. Whiteside cited 'a series of issues' for his decision, with his wife Dee taking to social media to declare 'enough is enough'. Among the issues, he said the relocation of his seat last year to make way for executive seating was among the reasons for his decision. In a post on X, Dee Whiteside expressed her disappointment: 'So, I've waited for a while to write this. It is with unbelievable sadness, that after more than 28 years of having season tickets at Old Trafford, @Norman Whiteside and I are not renewing next year. 'Having been forcibly relocated last season, 'red carded' for not attending enough games, unable to give my 'paid for' seat to my children... enough is enough. 'And to cap it all, we've seen it all, we've won the lot, we're Man United and we're never gonna stop... except for so many seasons now, my match-going loyalty to my club has ended so sadly. 'I'll still be at games, I'm MUFC until I die, and I've seen worse times than now, but I'm not sure I've seen players less interested in pulling on our shirt for very many years. Times must change.' Whiteside and his wife are platinum season ticket holders at Old Trafford, by virtue of having the seats for more than 25 years, but will now walk away. United's decision to move season ticket holders from block S122 at Old Trafford meant the Whitesides were among those affected. A spokesperson for Manchester United said: 'We have the greatest respect for Norman as a legend of the club, and understand the disappointment caused to him and other season ticket-holders by seat relocations. 'There are various reasons why this happens, including, next season, the moving of matchday hospitality seats into consolidated blocks to address fan concerns about them being dispersed around the stadium. 'Other changes next season include the removal of hospitality seating from the Stretford End and installation of further rail seating in the North-West Quadrant, bringing benefits to many fans but also causing some disruption. 'No additional hospitality seats are being created at the expense of season ticket-holders — in fact, hospitality seating will reduce by more than 500 next season. We are committed to working with all season ticket-holders affected by relocations, including Norman, to find them the best possible alternative seats elsewhere in the ground.' News Catch Up - Friday 23 May During his time in Manchester, Whiteside set records as the youngest player to score in both the FA Cup and League Cup finals. The Belfast-born star also surpassed Pele's record to become the youngest player to participate in a World Cup, representing his country aged 17 years and 40 days. Injury forced Whiteside to retire at just 26, but he remains a revered figure among fans for his contributions, particularly that match-winning goal in the 1985 FA Cup final. He also helped the club to win the FA Cup in 1983, a 4-0 replay victory over Brighton after a 2-2 draw in the first Wembley game. Old Trafford fans have been further angered after a decision by new part-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's intention to raise season ticket prices by £66 and a series of staffing cuts across the club. Added to that, there's discontent amongst supporters after a season of disappointing displays on the pitch, with the club not only missing out on Champions League qualification next season after losing their Europa League final earlier this week, but also languishing 16th in the Premier League ahead of the final weekend of the season which has been their worst since the club was relegated in 1973/74.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Firefighter accused of domestic assault in Tipton County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Brighton firefighter was arrested after a domestic assault call on Tuesday, according to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office. Jerry Whiteside, 39, was charged with domestic assault and has a bond of $15,000. On May 20, at 7:25 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic assault call in the 1300 block of McWilliams Road. According to reports, a deputy arrived on the scene and saw Jerry Whiteside going to the front patio of the residence. Whiteside was yelling and pointing at a woman. Woman robs gas station with help from her children: MPD He was detained and put in the back of a patrol unit while deputies spoke to the victim. The victim said he overheard Whiteside making remarks about his mother. Reports say Whiteside said something similar to 'I will end you over your mom' to the victim. Deputies say Whiteside got into the victim's personal space and began yelling at him. The victim told police he said something similar to 'If you touch me, I'll stab you' in response to Whiteside, and the victim brandished his knife after saying the statement. Clayborn Temple leader: Fire at home could be connected According to reports, the victim said his mother told him to walk away, and Whiteside later shoved the victim's chest. He said Whiteside walked away and attempted to put his clothes in his Jeep Wrangler. The victim's mother said she did not witness the assault between her son and Whiteside. Deputies spoke with a 16-year-old who says he witnessed Whiteside shove the victim at least once. Whiteside denied any physical assault occurring, but said he was arguing with the victim. According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside was determined to be the primary aggressor, and the victim's comments and actions were determined as self-defense. Whiteside was arrested and transported to Tipton County Correctional Facility. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Daily Mirror
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd great walks away from season ticket after 28 years - "Enough is enough"
Manchester United legend Norman Whiteside and his wife, Dee, have decided against renewing their season tickets at Old Trafford after more than 28 years Manchester United legend Norman Whiteside has decided not to renew his season ticket at Old Trafford due to a series of issues, including the relocation of his seat, leading his wife to declare "enough is enough". Whiteside, who joined United as a teenager in 1978 and made his way into the first team, scored 67 goals in 274 appearances for the Red Devils before moving to Everton in 1989. The decision by Whiteside and his wife, Dee, to not renew their season tickets comes a year after they were forced to move their seats at Old Trafford to accommodate executive seating. In a post on X, Dee Whiteside expressed her disappointment: "So, I've waited for a while to write this. It is with unbelievable sadness, that after more than 28 years of having season tickets at Old Trafford, @NormanWhiteside and I are not renewing next year. "Having been forcibly relocated last season, "red carded" for not attending enough games, unable to give my "paid for" seat to my children... enough is enough.", reports the Manchester Evening News. "And to cap it all, we've seen it all, we've won the lot, we're Man United and we're never gonna stop... except for so many seasons now, my match-going loyalty to my club has ended so sadly. "I'll still be at games, I'm MUFC until I die, and I've seen worse times than now, but I'm not sure I've seen players less interested in pulling on our shirt for very many years. Times must change." Whiteside and his wife, are platinum season ticket holders at Old Trafford, by virtue of having the seats for more than 25 years, but will now walk away. United's decision to move season ticket holders from block S122 at Old Trafford was reported by the MEN last year, a change that impacted the Whitesides. A spokesperson for United acknowledged: "We have the greatest respect for Norman as a legend of the club, and understand the disappointment caused to him and other season ticket-holders by seat relocations. "There are various reasons why this happens, including, next season, the moving of matchday hospitality seats into consolidated blocks to address fan concerns about them being dispersed around the stadium. "Other changes next season include the removal of hospitality seating from the Stretford End and installation of further rail seating in the North-West Quadrant, bringing benefits to many fans but also causing some disruption. "No additional hospitality seats are being created at the expense of season ticket-holders - in fact hospitality seating will reduce by more than 500 next season. We are committed to working with all season ticket-holders affected by relocations, including Norman, to find them the best possible alternative seats elsewhere in the ground." During his tenure in Manchester, Whiteside set records as the youngest player to score in both FA Cup and League Cup finals. The Northern Irishman also surpassed Pele's record to become the youngest player to participate in a World Cup, representing his country at the tender age of 17 years and 40 days. Injury forced Whiteside to retire at just 26, but he remains a beloved figure among fans for his contributions, particularly his match-winning goal against Everton in the 1985 FA Cup final.
