Teachers Charged with Sexual Crimes Against Minors

Emily Nutley, a 42-year-old teacher from St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, faces six counts of sexual battery for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student, including sexual encounters in her office. She has been indicted and could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted. Separately, Benjamin Smith, a former middle school music teacher in Durango, has been arrested on 48 federal charges related to child sex crimes, including possessing child pornography and enticing minors online. In a separate incident, an English teacher in India is under investigation for allegedly inappropriately touching a 12-year-old girl during a lunch break, leading to charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. Smith is accused of making contact with at least 30 minors, while Nutley's case has drawn attention to issues of child sexual abuse in educational settings. The allegations against these educators highlight ongoing concerns about the safety of students in schools.