Assistant cheerleading coach arrested for allegedly performing sexual acts on student

[DaveP]

An assistant cheerleading coach at an Indianapolis high school was arrested last week after police say she performed sexual acts on a 17-year-old male student, Fox59.com reported.

Megan Crafton, 22, who reportedly lists herself as engaged on her Facebook page, allegedly performed sex acts on the student inside her vehicle at a supermarket parking lot, the report said.

"We wouldn't be having this conversation if it was her and some other gentleman who doesn't go to the school, or isn't part of the school system, but unfortunately in this case, it was and it made it illegal," Michael Turner, a lieutenant at the Shelbyville Police Department, told the station.

Authorities point out that Crafton was in a position of authority as a school employee, the report said.

"When she signed on as an assistant cheerleading coach, she took a responsibility that she wouldn't have relations at that school," Turner said.

The alleged relationship occurred in January. Shelbyville High School officials alerted authorities about rumors circulating about the relationship, police said. Police were able to gather enough evidence to obtain a warrant and Crafton was arrested for child seduction, a D felony, the report said.

Crafton turned herself in on Thursday and pleaded not guilty in a court appearance.


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I was 17 when I first - you know - and the woman was 23 (a year older than the woman in this story). Until now I had no idea that I was a victim and she was a criminal.

[frugal50]

another female highschool teacher sexually assaults her students and eight of them dump her.
this seems to be a growing trend for females to take advantage of young males under their care.

http://www.torontosun.com/2012/06/21...x-with-student

[Natalka]

ARGH! So sickening!

[Darth Penguin]

One of my gym teachers was transfered to another school district after she was found in the equiptment cupboard, naked, with an equally undressed male student.

This being the '70's, he was looked at as being lucky. Where as a female student in the same position would have been pitied and best or slut-shamed at worse...

[gameprogirl]

I dont know how to feel about this story. I realize she was a teacher in a position of authority but 17-22 is pretty close in age. Back in the day, like Dave said, it was acceptable. My husband is nearly 10 yrs older than me, I was 20 and he was near 30 when we met.

She should have lost her job for the breach of trust but I don't think it's fair to put criminal charges on her.