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Scottish Sun
23-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Infamous sex-crazed English teacher Laura Whitehurst who gave birth to student's baby accused of abusing ANOTHER child
Her high school was a hunting ground for paedo teachers - with over 20 accused of sexual misconduct with students PERV TEACHER Infamous sex-crazed English teacher Laura Whitehurst who gave birth to student's baby accused of abusing ANOTHER child Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A SEX-obsessed school teacher who gave birth to a student's baby after abusing him has been accused of even more depraved abuse. Laura Whitehurst was convicted in 2013 for having sex with three of her pupils, and now a fourth has come forward. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Laura Whitehurst has been accused of abusing a fourth student Credit: Citrus Valley High School 5 Whitehurst pleaded guilty to abusing three of her students in 2013 Credit: AP:Associated Press 5 She worked at Citrus Valley High School for three years, where one of her victims fathered her child Credit: Google Whitehurst preyed on her victims while teaching at Redlands High School and Citrus Valley High School in California between 2006 and 2013. The fresh allegations accuse her of sexual battery against another unnamed male student in 2007 and 2008, who was 16 at the time. The former student alleges Whitehurst sexually abused him inside a Redlands classroom as well as off campus. The suit, seen by Mercury News, also makes allegations of negligent hiring and intentional infliction of emotional distress against the school's former principle and the school's district. Whitehurst was first arrested and charged with 41 counts of sex and oral copulation with a minor in 2013. Complaints were lodged about the teacher molesting minors from 2006 and continued up to the time of her arrest, according to police reports. In the June of 2013, Whitehurst gave birth to a daughter - shockingly fathered by one of the students when she abused him. She pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with three former students and served six months in jail for her crimes, and remains a registered sex offender. The new suit says that school officials, including a former principal, Christina Rivera, knew about the allegations against Whitehurst but failed to stop or report the abuse. Morgan Stewart, a partner with Manly, Stewart & Finaldi who filed the suit, said: "There is a good reason why Redlands Unified School District is the national poster child for sexual abuse of students. Moment 'Teacher of the Year' weeps as she pleads guilty to abusing pupils "More than 20 teachers and administrators in RUSD have been accused of inappropriate sexual behavior with their students over the last ten years. "The district has spent millions on civil lawsuit settlements, and two students have committed suicide." Whitehurst is said to have invited students between the ages of 14 and 18 into her classroom, where she would steer the conversation towards sex. She would then have intercourse with the students in her classroom as well as at her home, according to lawsuits against her. 5 A fourth alleged victim has come forward Credit: Redlands Police Department 5 Whitehurst's career began at Redlands High School, with complaints of molesting from the very start Credit: Google The father of Whitehurst's child to sued his former teacher and Redlands School District in 2014, and received a $6million settlement. He claimed Whitehurst had stalked him and told him she was unable to get pregnant. He alleged that Redland officials knew about the relationship but failed to warn his family. The district agreed to pay a further $2.25million in 2023 to settle a lawsuit from another former student who claimed to have been abused by Whitehurst. The teacher admitted to police in 2013 that she had sex with this teen 10 to 15 times, according to a police report. Whitehurst graduated from Redlands in 2003, and began her career as an English teacher there in 2006. She was laid off due to budget cuts in 2009, but began teaching at Citrus Valley in 2010. In June 2013 she gave birth to a 17-year-old student's child, and when the victim's mother found discovered this she called the police. In light of the fresh allegations, Redlands Unified School District said: 'The safety and well-being of every student in Redlands Unified School District is our highest priority. 'We are aware of the recently filed lawsuit regarding a case from 2013 and take these allegations very seriously. "While we cannot comment on pending litigation or the specific claims being made, we remain committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and respectful environment for all students.'
Epoch Times
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
California School District Votes to Ban Boys From Girls' Sports
The Redlands Unified School District approved a resolution to ban boys from competing in girls sports after a raucous discussion on the topic by community members. In a more than five hour board meeting on April 22, parents, students, and community members argued their positions in regards to a resolution titled 'Supporting Title IX and Fairness in Girls' Interscholastic Sports.' In certain instances, crowd members interrupted speakers, while others could be seen shaking their heads while those with opposing views spoke. Several security guards were at the meeting, and at least one remained next to each speaker as they let their views be known. The board ultimately approved the resolution in a 3–2 vote. Board members later in the meeting considered censuring a member of the board as debate on cultural topics on numerous fronts boiled over. The board has also floated controversial new library policies, as well as a policy curtailing use of the LGBT rainbow flag on campus. The board's vote does not create a binding policy for the district's athletics program, which serves high schools such as Redlands High School and Citrus Valley High School. The district altogether serves more than 20,000 students in the Inland Empire. Related Stories 4/3/2025 4/23/2025 'It's fair. It's about ensuring that our daughters who train, sacrifice, and give everything to their sport are not robbed of the opportunities. That's not discrimination,' said Sonia Shaw, mother of two female athletes and president of Chino Valley Unified School Board. 'Being here tonight is upsetting; it's upsetting because we shouldn't have to be here,' said another public speaker. 'We shouldn't have to come here to say we need to save girl's sports. We shouldn't be begging for common sense.' Others spoke out against the resolution, arguing it was a waste of time and resources. Candy Olson proposed the resolution, and was joined by Jeanette Wilson, as well as board President Michele Rendler, in backing the resolution. The resolution was similar to one state lawmakers earlier this month voted According to a recent Pew Research Center The Redlands Unified School District Board vote came almost a year after the Department of Education
