Female Teacher Accused of Rape, Sodomy of Child

(Provo, Utah) A 46-year-old sixth-grade teacher at Sunset View Elementary School, Roselyn Luke, has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 12-year-old boy 15 years ago. The victim, now 27, alleges the sex abuse occurred several times during the 1990-91 school year. According to Utah law, the statute of limitations time period of four years for her alleged crimes doesn't start until the alleged abuse is reported.

Luke faces two counts of rape of a child, two counts of sodomy upon a child and two second-degree felony charges of sexual abuse of a child. Luke was terminated from her teaching position.

Notably, a comment thread on another site contains the insights of several former students who seriously question the credibility of the accuser. Additionally, school officials have indicated that no other students have come forward with accusations and, therefore, conclude that the Luke case is an isolated incident.


[Update 02/26/07]

Charges dismissed.