Illinois Teacher Gets Probation for Sex with Student - Updated

(Edwardsville, Illinois) Yesterday, 37-year-old former Edwardsville High School teacher Kasey E. Johnes pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse stemming from her relationship with a male student.

As a result, Johnes was sentenced by Circuit Judge Richard Tognarelli to probation for two years.

A second, more serious charge of aggravated criminal sexual assault was dismissed Tuesday in exchange for Johnes' plea to the lesser offense but aggravated criminal sexual abuse is a felony and Johnes' conviction will require her to register as a sexual offender.

Johnes is also prohibited from contacting her victim and she must attend counseling.

The school district initially suspended Johnes from her teaching position and later terminated her.

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Illinois Teacher Accused of Sex with Male Student
[Previous 4/15/09 post]
(Edwardsville, Illinois) A 37-year-old health teacher at Edwardsville High School, Kasey E. Johnes, was arrested earlier today for allegedly engaging in five-month sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student.

Johnes faces charges of sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Police allege Johnes had a sexual relationship with the male student that started in the fall and ended in February.

The student, a senior at Edwardsville High School, was 17 at the time of the alleged relationship but has since turned 18.

The school district has placed Johnes on unpaid leave.

Johnes was booked into custody at the Madison County Jail with bond set at $100,000.