Most Viewed Stories
Most Commented Stories
Most Recommended Stories
Save & Share this Article
Teacher Gets Probation in Sex Case
Comments 0 | Recommend 0MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. (AP) - A former Roseville High School French teacher accused of having sex with a teenage teacher's assistant has been sentenced to three years probation in the case.
Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Mark Switalski says at Wednesday's sentencing that 42-year-old Janelle Batkins of Harrison Township was an ``ideal candidate'' for probation. She has no previous criminal record.
She must also complete 240 hours of community service.
Batkins pleaded no contest in May in a deal with prosecutors to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. A no contest plea is not an admission of guilt, but is treated as such for sentencing.
Authorities say Batkins and the then-17-year-old male student had consensual sex during the 2006-07 school year.
See archived 'News Express' stories »
We want our site to be a place where people discuss and debate ideas that foster stronger communities. We built this for you. Please take care of it. Tolerate broad thinking, but take action against obscene or hateful material. Make it a credible and safe place worth preserving and sharing.
