Arizona Teacher-Student Sex Investigation

(Flagstaff, Arizona) A 29-year-old former teacher at Flagstaff High School, Tawni Wimberley, has been accused of engaging in sex with several teens including a 17-year-old. Police began an investigation when rumors surfaced in September 2007 of teacher-student sex.

Officers say multiple former students admitted to having sex with their former teacher. Two students were 18 but police say one male student was underage.

Wimberley taught at Flagstaff High School for five years. She has not taught this school year. Wimberley has not been arrested or charged but police have sent a report to the Coconino County Attorney recommending one felony charge.

Wimberley reportedly admitted to sexual contact with the 17-year-old male and also admitted that she knew he was underage. The investigation continues.

The Flagstaff Police have issued a press release.


[Update 10/1/08]

(Flagstaff, Arizona) Yesterday, 30-year-old Tawni Wimberley pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual conduct with a minor in accordance with an agreement with the prosecution.

The 30-year-old computer and technology teacher was on a leave of absence when she had improper relationships with 16-year-old and 17-year-old boys in 2007.

Police alleged that Wimberley had consensual sexual relationships with "several" male students, most of them legal adults.

Wimberley faces a possible 18 months in prison on each count when she is sentenced on October 30th.


[Update 10/31/08]

Wimberley sentenced to no jail.