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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Yahoo
Documents: Former St. Xavier employee who had sex with student 'groomed other children'
By October 2024, rumors that the administrator who headed St. Xavier High School's learning center was having sex with a student had reached the school's principal. It was staff members who reported the rumors about Emily Nutley, the coordinator of a program that helps students with learning problems, to the principal at the all-boys Catholic high school, according to newly filed court documents. On Oct. 7, 2024, the boy's mother contacted the dean of students, saying that the teen "opened up … to his parents about what had occurred." The next day, a Monday, the teen met with school administrators and said that Nutley − who was 42 and married with children − had constantly texted him, sent him nude photos of herself and had at least four sexual encounters with him. He was 17 when the encounters happened in late 2023. When the teen tried to break up with Nutley, "she threatened to kill herself," according to the documents. Nutley paid him to stay quiet, the documents say. The school announced on Oct. 11, 2024 that Nutley had been fired after an internal investigation. Three weeks later, she was indicted on multiple charges. In April of this year, she pleaded guilty to sexual battery. On Tuesday, June 10, Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Jennifer Branch will decide whether to send Nutley to prison. Although Nutley faces 10 years, under Ohio law, a prison term is not mandatory. In a sentencing memorandum filed Monday, June 9, prosecutors listed multiple local cases involving school employees who were sent to prison for sexual relationships with students. Among them: In 2013, a Colerain High School science teacher, Julie Hautzenroeder, was sentenced to two years in prison for sexual battery. In 2014, a special education teacher and intervention specialist at Dater High School, Michael Johnson, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual battery. In 2015, Justin Madden, a teacher at New Miami High School in Butler County who had sex with a student and sent sexually explicit messages to another, was sentenced to three years in prison. The sentencing memorandum points out that there is evidence "Nutley groomed other children" in the same way she did with the 17-year-old. The teen, his parents as well as St. Xavier High School officials want Branch to sentence Nutley to 10 years. Based on a comparative analysis of similar cases, prosecutors are seeking a five-year sentence. According to the sentencing memorandum, Nutley has not shown remorse. In an interview with law enforcement, Nutley "completely blamed the victim," saying that the teen "had her thinking (the sexual relationship) was OK." She also said the 17-year-old "always initiated things" and that she believed that Ohio's age of consent law meant that she would not face criminal charges. The memorandum says text messages show that it was Nutley who initiated the sexual relationship. On Nov. 13, 2023, Nutley told the teen that he was "cute." Days later, the teen told her he had never had sex, and she responded that everything was going to be great. A day after they apparently kissed in her school office, according to the memorandum, Nutley texted the teen: "Today would have been a good couch day ... just sayin'." In the weeks after that kiss, the memorandum says Nutley sent the teen several "explicit, naked" photos of herself and messages describing sex acts "that she intended to perform on" the teen. It says Nutley texted him at least nine nude photos and requested photos from him. Assistant Prosecutor Elyse Deters said in the memorandum that the power dynamic between a 42-year-old school employee tasked with helping at-risk students and a 17-year-old boy who went to her for help meant that Nutley should carry all the blame. "Everything that happened to (the) victim is 100% Nutley's fault − and she should have to deal with the consequences of it," Deters said. "Like most pedophiles, Nutley preyed on the most defenseless person she could find, and (he) will pay the price for the rest of his life," Deters said, adding: "Any sentence that does not include a period of incarceration … would demean the seriousness of these offenses on the children of our community." A separate sentencing memorandum filed by Nutley's attorney, Joe Suhre, describes her as a "broken woman" who is plagued by both mental illness and alcohol abuse that led to periods of blackouts and "a pattern of losing control while drinking." She is also a survivor of sexual abuse, he said. Suhre is asking Branch to impose a sentence of probation. A psychologist who has been treating Nutley found that her behavior "was not rooted in deviance but in maladaptive coping mechanisms tied to unresolved trauma," Suhre said. When the crimes happened, she was at the "peak of depression," grieving the death of her brother, managing the dissolution of her marriage "and juggling the demands of full-time work and caring for her family." Suhre said Nutley requires treatment, not incarceration. Since April, she has been in a program for people convicted of sexually harmful and problematic behaviors. She is on track to complete that program in 2027. Suhre pointed out that Nutley's conviction had ended her career in education. Her marriage also has ended. And her relationships with her three children "have been severely damaged," Suhre said. At St. Xavier, Nutley was praised for her leadership, student-first philosophy and dedication to inclusive academic support, Suhre said. "Her removal from the field is not only a personal loss, but a loss to the entire educational community," he said. In a letter to Branch, Nutley said that what she did "makes me sick with shame." She also expressed fear that a prison sentence would irreparably sever her bond with her children. "I think every day about the impact of my actions − not just on the victim, but on his family, friends and the entire St. X community," Nutley wrote. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Documents: Ex-St. Xavier employee in student sex case 'groomed' others
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
$3 Scratch-Off Ticket Leads to $1.5 Million in Winnings for N.J. Couple on Their Way to Dinner
A married couple won $1.5 million in New Jersey after trying their luck in Win for Life! Scratch-Off game After initially disagreeing on where to purchase the ticket, one of the spouses got a $10 ticket and a "couple" of $3 Win for Life tickets The player selected the prize's annuity value, which guarantees a total of at least $1.5 million spread over 25 annual payments. A couple in New Jersey had a day to remember when they earned $1.5 million from a lottery scratch-off ticket purchased on their way to dinner. The New Jersey Lottery announced on Monday, June 2, that an Essex County Lottery player won "one of the three coveted top prizes exceeding $1 million in the Win for Life! Scratch-Off game." The lucky player bought the winning ticket at Lucky 7 Deli, located at 397 Centre Street in Nutley, while dining out with their spouse. One wanted to buy tickets in one town, but the other insisted on purchasing from a store they didn't typically visit, the news release said. 'Like they ever listen to me! So, I go in and get a $10 ticket and a couple of the $3 Win for Lifes," the player recalled. According to the New Jersey Lottery's website, to win a prize from a 'Win for Life!' lottery scratch-off ticket, players must match any of their numbers to any of the winning numbers. The prize will be what is shown for the winning number. Players can also reveal a '10X' symbol to win ten times the prize shown for that symbol. Other prizes include a free $3 ticket, which was what the winner initially thought would be revealed from their scratch-off. "I'm in shock,' said the winner. "I scratched the ticket. I saw the prize. I thought it was going to say 'free ticket.' It just didn't click with me." The news release states that the player selected the prize's annuity value, which guarantees a total of at least $1.5 million spread over 25 annual payments. The cash option would have been a single gross lump sum prize payment of $875,200, per the New Jersey Lottery's website. The website states that after the winning ticket is verified, payments will be "issued annually in advance starting on or about the anniversary date of the claim and will continue for the life of the winner." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It was just so random. This really changes our lives. We're always stressed about bills. This makes life a lot easier," the winner said. Read the original article on People
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
‘Think again': Warning as tax cheats caught
With Aussies looking forward to that end-of-financial-year rebate, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a stern warning about GST fraud. In a timely reminder about the consequences of committing fraud, three people from Queensland have been jailed in May. Tiarn Payten Nutley was sentenced to nine months in jail for using an existing Australian business number (ABN) to claim GST refunds for a fake beauty and salon business. Nutley shared her myGov log in with two of her friends who lodged six false business activity statements (BAS) in her name. She was sentenced for one offence of dishonestly obtaining a gain of nearly $50,000 and further trying to obtain $25,000. Nutley was released on a recognisance release order of $2000 but is required to be of good behaviour for 12 months. A woman has been sentenced over fraudulent GST claims on a fake salon business. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard Credit: News Corp Australia Her friend Skye Anne Hoek gained more than $25,000 after registering her ABN for GST and lodging two BAS that contained false information. She was sentenced to three months' jail without a recognisance release order. Gregory Pimm ran an even more elaborate fraud system – a fake road freight transport business that he claimed to run from his home. He fraudulently obtained more $265,000 in GST refunds and further tried to obtain $300,000. Pimm lodged 37 BAS for his fake business and falsely reported total sales, GST collected, GST on purchases made for the business, and GST credits the ATO owed him. A man was jailed after obtaining $265,000 in fraudulent funds for a fake road freight transport business. NewsWire / James Gourley Credit: News Corp Australia He was sentenced to two years and six months in jail for obtaining and attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception. Pimm is to be released on recognisance of $500 after six months' imprisonment. He is also to be required to be of good behaviour for three years and subject to the supervision of a probation officer for two years. All three were arrested under Operation Protego, which has taken compliance action against more than 57,000 alleged offenders – 105 convicted. Acting ATO Deputy Commissioner and Serious Financial Crime Taskforce chief Kath Anderson said these prosecutions sent a strong reminder that the ATO would bring those who commit fraud to account. Acting ATO Deputy Commissioner Kath Anderson said the fraud crackdown would continue. Supplied Credit: Supplied 'Deliberate noncompliance has consequences. The ATO will actively pursue debts obtained through fraudulent GST funds, using all the tools at our disposal to recoup those funds. Those who seek to defraud the tax and super systems will get caught and face the full force of the law,' she said. 'We are equipped with resources, sophisticated data matching, analytics capability and intelligence sharing relationships. If you think you won't be caught, think again. 'These individuals face long-term consequences. Not only do they need to repay the money, but they will have a criminal record, which may affect their ability to secure employment, obtain finance or insurance and travel overseas. 'Engaging in GST fraud rips off your own community by stealing funds that would go to essential services, like health and education. 'Under the ATO's Counter Fraud Program, we will continue to grow the capability and tools we need to respond to fraud in an agile and sophisticated way, collecting data and information to prevent, detect and address fraud in close to real time.'
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
‘Stealing funds': ATO warning as three people jailed over tax fraud
With Aussies looking forward to that end-of-financial-year rebate, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has issued a stern warning about GST fraud. In a timely reminder about the consequences of committing fraud, three people from Queensland have been jailed in May. Tiarn Payten Nutley was sentenced to nine months in jail for using an existing Australian business number (ABN) to claim GST refunds for a fake beauty and salon business. Nutley shared her myGov log in with two of her friends who lodged six false business activity statements (BAS) in her name. She was sentenced for one offence of dishonestly obtaining a gain of nearly $50,000 and further trying to obtain $25,000. Nutley was released on a recognisance release order of $2000 but is required to be of good behaviour for 12 months. Her friend Skye Anne Hoek gained more than $25,000 after registering her ABN for GST and lodging two BAS that contained false information. She was sentenced to three months' jail without a recognisance release order. Gregory Pimm ran an even more elaborate fraud system – a fake road freight transport business that he claimed to run from his home. He fraudulently obtained more $265,000 in GST refunds and further tried to obtain $300,000. Pimm lodged 37 BAS for his fake business and falsely reported total sales, GST collected, GST on purchases made for the business, and GST credits the ATO owed him. He was sentenced to two years and six months in jail for obtaining and attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception. Pimm is to be released on recognisance of $500 after six months' imprisonment. He is also to be required to be of good behaviour for three years and subject to the supervision of a probation officer for two years. All three were arrested under Operation Protego, which has taken compliance action against more than 57,000 alleged offenders – 105 convicted. Acting ATO Deputy Commissioner and Serious Financial Crime Taskforce chief Kath Anderson said these prosecutions sent a strong reminder that the ATO would bring those who commit fraud to account. 'Deliberate noncompliance has consequences. The ATO will actively pursue debts obtained through fraudulent GST funds, using all the tools at our disposal to recoup those funds. Those who seek to defraud the tax and super systems will get caught and face the full force of the law,' she said. 'We are equipped with resources, sophisticated data matching, analytics capability and intelligence sharing relationships. If you think you won't be caught, think again. 'These individuals face long-term consequences. Not only do they need to repay the money, but they will have a criminal record, which may affect their ability to secure employment, obtain finance or insurance and travel overseas. 'Engaging in GST fraud rips off your own community by stealing funds that would go to essential services, like health and education. 'Under the ATO's Counter Fraud Program, we will continue to grow the capability and tools we need to respond to fraud in an agile and sophisticated way, collecting data and information to prevent, detect and address fraud in close to real time.'
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Yahoo
Former high school staffer accused of having sexual relationship with student pleads guilty
A former teacher at a prominent Catholic high school in Ohio accused of having a sexual relationship with a student has pleaded guilty. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Court documents obtained by our news partners at WCPO show that Emily Nutley, 43. pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual battery of a student. As previously reported, Nutley was indicted on six counts of sexual battery in October. Nutley was a supervisor of a program designed to help St. Xavier High School students struggling academically in fall 2023. According to Hamilton County Prosecutor Melissa Powers, the relationship occurred with a 17-year-old student assigned to the program. TRENDING STORIES: The Masters weather: Practice round suspended, grounds evacuated Time is running out! What is REAL ID? Here's what you need to know before the May 7 deadline Car plunges 12 feet off parking platform with man inside WCPO reported that Nutley began contacting the student outside of school hours. Some of those messages included sexually explicit text messages and nude photographs of herself. Nutley allegedly began a physical relationship with the student in November 2023. Powers said Nutley and the student engaged in sexual activities on the school's campus, including after hours in her office at the school and one additional time off campus. 'When the victim attempted to stop the encounters, Nutley continued to contact the victim via text messages,' Powers said. St. X administrators brought the sexual relationship to light during an internal investigation. Springfield Township police investigated the allegations, which led to charges. Prosecutors believe the 17-year-old was the only victim. Nutley is facing a maximum of 10 years in prison, according to WCPO. She will also have to register as a sex offender. Sentencing is scheduled for June 10. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
