Illinois Educator Gets Probation in Sex Case - Updated

(Naperville, Illinois) According to Will County State's Attorney spokesman Chuck Pelkie, former teacher's aide Deborah J. Cox, 59, has pleaded guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

As a result, Cox was sentenced to four years of probation.

Cox, of Naperville, was arrested early in 2011 after a six-month investigation and accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student she tutored for several years.[…]

Pelkie said the victim’s family supported the case’s resolution, which included Cox taking responsibility for her actions during a court hearing Friday.

Cox is prohibited from having any contact with her victim and anyone under 18.

Cox must also register as a sex offender for life.

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Illinois Educator Accused in Sex Case
[Previous 3/4/11 post]
(Naperville, Illinois) A 58-year-old teacher's aide at Indian Prairie School, Deborah Cox, was arrested yesterday for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a male former student.

Cox faces two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

According to police, the relationship between the aide and the student — for whom she had been an academic tutor for several years — took place between January and May of last year. They do not believe Cox was involved with any other students, or that any of the alleged contact took place on the school campus.

Cox was booked into custody at the Will County Jail and released on $5,000 bail. A court appearance is scheduled for April 4.