Thursday, October 04, 2007

Christine Marie Johanson

The enduring cases of 37-year-old former teacher Christine Marie Johanson have finally reached their conclusions. As a reminder, Johanson faced charges for committing child sex crimes in two states, Oregon and Washington, regarding an extended term sexual relationship with a 15-year-old boy, starting in November 2006. History of cases.

In August 2007, Johanson was sentenced to six months in jail in Cowlitz County, Washington, after pleading guilty to rape.

In September 2007, Johanson pleaded guilty to rape in Columbia County, Oregon. Yesterday, a tearful and apologetic Johanson was sentenced to 360 days in the Columbia County Jail.
Her sentencing revealed new details about the case and included testimony from the victim's mother.

During the sentencing phase of her trial, which began Wednesday morning, the 15-year-old victim's mother said Johanson became involved in every part of her son's life -- school, home and church.

Arlene Keppinger said Johanson even asked if she could go with the family on their summer vacation.

The mother of a second boy said Johanson befriended her son to make the victim jealous.

In addition, the victim's therapist, Charlotte Rosen, said the boy suffered Post Traumatic Stress Disorder as a result of his relationship with Johanson.
In summary, Johanson will spend a total of about 18 months in jail for sex with a 15-year-old student.

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