‘Perverted’ trainer ‘continued to abuse scholar’ even after he ‘broke up’ along with her

A “perverted” female teacher accused of having a sexual relationship with a male student could face 15 years behind bars after she “continued to pursue the affair even when he broke up with her”.

Emily Nutley, a former teacher and academic supervisor at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been accused of having a relationship with a 17-year-old male student. She’s now been charged with six counts of sexual battery in relation to the pupil who was assigned to her academic support program.

The alleged incidents, which reportedly began in November 2023, included meet-ups both on and off campus – with Nutley having had explicit exchanges with the student, sent nude pictures and continued to pursue him after he tried to end it, according to Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers.

Prosecutor Powers said Nutley’s alleged behaviour was “absolutely unacceptable and reprehensible conduct from an adult”, and that the student – who was in need of educational support – was allegedly taken advantage of by “an adult looking to act out her perverted sexual desires”.

Nutley was dismissed from the school earlier this month and Powers thanks the Springfield Township Police and St. Xavier High School for their investigation, reports US Journal.

The Hamilton County prosecutor revealed: “This is absolutely unacceptable and reprehensible conduct from an adult towards a minor child. This child was in need of help and guidance but instead found an adult looking to act out her perverted sexual desires.

“I want to thank the Springfield Township Police and St. Xavier High School for their thorough investigation in this matter. Let me be very clear: this is child sexual abuse. This child was the victim of an adult predator who should never again have a role that puts her in contact with children.

“She used this child for her own sexual gratification while taking advantage of the position she held.” If convicted, Nutley could face up to 15 years in prison and may be required to register as a sex offender.

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