Female Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Girl

(Salt Lake City, Utah) A 39-year-old teacher at Northwest Junior High School, Sherry Acor, turned herself in to the police today to face charges of sexually abusing a 13-year-old female student more than 10 years ago.

The victim told police that Acor touched her "genitals and other body parts on a nearly weekly basis from Aug. 1, 1994, through May 31, 1995." Acor is charged with three counts of second-degree felony sexual abuse of a child.

Interestingly, Acor resigned her teaching position several months ago and it was reported that she had obtained a passport and was planning on fleeing to New Zealand. Apparently, she changed her mind and decided to face the charges against her.


[Update 05/12/07]

Shelly Acor, now 40, was found not guilty by a jury on all counts following a three-day trial in 3rd District Court.