Ohio Educator Gets Hand Slap in Sex Case - Updated

(Springfield, Ohio) Former Tecumseh High School guidance counselor Kristin Mastin was sentenced yesterday to probation for five years.

In testimony presented by the defense before sentencing, psychologist James Reardon said Mastin experienced mental and physical illnesses that set off a “psychological decline” leading to the offense.

“This began the seeds of her downfall,” said Reardon. “She did things completely uncharacteristic of her.”

Clark County Prosecutor Andy Wilson, during cross examination, dismissed the defense’s argument.

“Lots of people have health problems ... those people aren’t out committing sex offenses,” said Wilson.

So, if you are a middle-age educator with a headache and the flu, it's pretty much okay to knock boots with a 16-year-old student. You'll be convicted but receive no jail.

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Ohio Guidance Counselor Guilty in Sex Case
[Previous 3/13/11 post]
(Springfield, Ohio) Last year, a 38-year-old guidance counselor at Tecumseh High School, Kristin Mastin, was accused of engaging in sex with a 16-year-old male student between October and December.

Mastin was charged with three counts of sexual battery. On Friday of this week, Mastin pleaded guilty to the charges.

Mastin wept as the charges against her were read and as Common Pleas Judge Richard O’Neill ordered a pre-sentence investigation.

Sentencing has been scheduled for April 8 when Mastin faces a possible 15 years in prison.