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Melissa Andreini: Court Charges Say Teacher Paid Student For Sex

News America Now — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:25:35 +0000

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“Melissa Andreini, a teacher of three years at Helper Junior High School, was charged in 7th District Court with three counts of sexual abuse of a minor, a third-degree felony. The victim, who was not Andreini’s student, told investigators he had sex with the teacher three times at her home near the school. According to the court documents, Andreini often brought coffee before the school day and gave it to the victim and his friends in her classroom.” Link

Michael J. Pratt: LDS Seminary Principal Accused Of Abuse Turns Over Hard Drive

News America Now — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:43:29 +0000

“Michael J. Pratt, 37, appeared in 4th District Court to hand over the computer’s hard drive. He was held in jail, but posted $20,000 bail for his release on Saturday. He has not been officially charged. He was fired from his position as principal at Lone Peak High School’s LDS Seminary on Friday. ” Link

Michael J. Pratt: Mormon Seminary Principal Arrested For Sex Abuse Of Student

News America Now — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 22:32:08 +0000

“Police arrested an LDS seminary principal Thursday after they say he spent several months grooming a 16-year-old student for a sexual relationship. Michael J. Pratt, 37, of Orem, was working as a principal at Lone Peak High School’s LDS seminary program where the girl was a student, according to LDS Church spokeswoman Kim Farah.” Link

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Keith L. Gillins: Former Teacher, Mayor Accused Of Sex With Teen

News America Now — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:54:21 +0000

Keith L. Gillins: Former Teacher, Mayor Accused Of Sex With Teen

“Keith L. Gillins, 61, who also is a former Fillmore mayor, may be charged today with two counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. Each count would be punishable by up to five years in prison. Patrick Finlinson, the deputy county attorney, said more charges may be filed later as police continue investigating the case.”

Utah Doctor Max Cannon Jailed After Admitting Trading Drugs For Sex

News America Now — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:08:36 +0000

“A Utah County doctor has been sentenced to 120 days in the Utah County jail and three years of probation for trading prescription drugs for sex. In October Max Cannon pleaded guilty to two felony counts of distributing a controlled substance and two misdemeanor counts of prostitution. Eight other charges were dismissed as part of a plea deal. Cannon, who lost his medical license, was arrested in January 2008 after a sting operation at a Provo motel.” [Link]

Mormon Church Backs Off Some On Gay Marriage Fight

News America Now — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:27:10 +0000

“The church, headquartered in Salt Lake City, will continue to work on behalf of California’s Proposition 8, but will stop making telephone calls from Utah to California voters, church spokeswoman Kim Farrah said in a news release.” [Link]