Peoria Teacher Arrested for Sex with Student

(Peoria, Illinois) A 26-year-old special education teacher at Manual High School, Jodi Church, was arrested for allegedly engaging in sex with a 16-year-old student. Church has been charged with felony sexual assault. If convicted, she faces a possible 15 years in prison.

Church was booked into the Peoria County Jail and released on $4,000 bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for March 29th.


[Update 03/09/07]

Church faces new charge in federal court.


[Update 08/20/07]

Church guilty of federal charge. Sentencing in November.


[Update 02/22/08]

Church sentenced to seven years prison in federal case.