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Bentonville teacher accused of having sex with student
KFSM News 5 ^ | 2/18/08 | Mary Marsh

Posted on 02/20/2008 5:57:25 AM PST by day10

BENTONVILLE - A Bentonville High School math teacher is behind bars after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a student.

Bentonville police arrested 32-year-old Melissa Monroe of Bella Vista Tuesday, after an investigation led them to believe Monroe had recently been involved in a sexual relationship with one of her male students.

Bentonville Police Chief James Allen explains, "She had texted another teacher, you know, the thing about, 'I can't believe the mistake I've made,' and 'you won't believe what I've done.'"

Based on text messages Monroe sent to a fellow teacher, Bentonville police say Monroe may have planned the incident. They say she did provide the minor with alcohol during the encounter, which occurred at Monroe's Bella Vista home.

Chief Allen says, "This happened to be on a date back in late January, which, uh, happened to be the boy's 18th birthday."

Bentonville High School Principal Steve Jacoby says he and the faculty were stunned by the news of the teacher-student relationship. "They were shocked. They were disappointed. There were tears, because she was a well-respected faculty member here on campus."

Jacoby says he's never had anything like this happen before. "This is my 38th year, and this is the first incident of this magnitude that I've been involved in."

Allen says situations like this make it hard for other teachers, trying to do their job. "They're playing with, not only their career, but their life, marriages. All that goes out the window when criminal behavior like this takes place. This is just a black eye on all those good teachers who are out there doing their job."

Monroe is facing charges of a Class B Felony for sexual assault, as well as knowingly giving alcohol to a minor, a Class C Misdemeanor. If convicted, she will face from 5 to 20 years in prison.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Arkansas
KEYWORDS: naughty; naughtyteacherlist; sex; teacher
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Yet another with a bit of twist considering the kid's age.
1 posted on 02/20/2008 5:57:25 AM PST by day10
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To: jasoncann

Ping!


2 posted on 02/20/2008 5:57:46 AM PST by day10 (Rules cannot substitute for character.)
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To: day10

The kid was 18!


3 posted on 02/20/2008 5:59:19 AM PST by Red in Blue PA (Truth : Liberals :: Kryptonite : Superman)
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To: day10

Supplying alcohol, yeah, but how can it be sexual assault with an 18-year-old (presumably willing) “victim”?


4 posted on 02/20/2008 5:59:52 AM PST by Sloth (If you took an oath to support & defend the U.S. Constitution, can you vote for its domestic enemy?)
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To: day10

The kid was 18?

Not guilty. And I don’t even have to see a photo of the teacher.


5 posted on 02/20/2008 6:01:34 AM PST by Constitution Day
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To: day10

Where were all these teachers when I was in high school?


6 posted on 02/20/2008 6:02:13 AM PST by utherdoul
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To: Constitution Day
This is the best pic I can find so far:


7 posted on 02/20/2008 6:04:20 AM PST by day10 (Rules cannot substitute for character.)
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To: day10

Poor picture, but I vote 'Not Guilty'.

8 posted on 02/20/2008 6:05:32 AM PST by Sloth (If you took an oath to support & defend the U.S. Constitution, can you vote for its domestic enemy?)
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To: day10

Then not guilty on aesthetic reasons as well


9 posted on 02/20/2008 6:05:45 AM PST by Hegewisch Dupa
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To: day10

Pretty lady.

I don’t see how a law can be passed to keep two consenting ADULTS from having a relationship, even if they are teacher and student.


10 posted on 02/20/2008 6:06:38 AM PST by Constitution Day
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To: day10

Hmmm... she looks better in the blurry mugshot. I guess that’s where the alcohol came into play.


11 posted on 02/20/2008 6:06:39 AM PST by Sloth (If you took an oath to support & defend the U.S. Constitution, can you vote for its domestic enemy?)
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To: day10
Her profile page is still active here:

Profile
12 posted on 02/20/2008 6:07:29 AM PST by day10 (Rules cannot substitute for character.)
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To: day10

What happened to just baking cupcakes and singing happy birthday?


13 posted on 02/20/2008 6:08:26 AM PST by CindyDawg
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To: day10

18? While not condoning the incident, but he was 18! Why are they even bothering?...........


14 posted on 02/20/2008 6:10:19 AM PST by Red Badger ( We don't have science, but we do have consensus.......)
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To: Constitution Day
I'm letting her off with a stern warning...

Maybe, 10 whacks with a wet noodle...

15 posted on 02/20/2008 6:11:04 AM PST by Hatteras
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To: Sloth

I need to see a picture to know if he was willing. lol


16 posted on 02/20/2008 6:11:12 AM PST by When do we get liberated? ((Ok, Im the official Pit Bull Defender/If you can't stand behind our troops, stand in front of them.)
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To: Constitution Day
I don’t see how a law can be passed to keep two consenting ADULTS from having a relationship, even if they are teacher and student.

You underestimate the determination of the Old Testament Retributionist. Stoning would remain a viable option in communities like this, were it not for those pesky Feds. ;)

17 posted on 02/20/2008 6:16:59 AM PST by Mr. Jeeves ("Wise men don't need to debate; men who need to debate are not wise." -- Tao Te Ching)
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To: When do we get liberated?
Reading these posts supports my theory. Guys haven’t changed. Yall are the way you always have been. Women used to be a man’s conscience though:’)
18 posted on 02/20/2008 6:17:47 AM PST by CindyDawg
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To: day10

10 hours of community service at the Boys Club.


19 posted on 02/20/2008 6:18:02 AM PST by pissant (Time for a CONSERVATIVE party)
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To: day10

Not guilty


20 posted on 02/20/2008 6:21:54 AM PST by TommyDale (Never forget the Republicans who voted for illegal immigrant amnesty in 2007!)
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