The comments on this story are disgusting. Everyone seems to believe the myth that men's lives get ruined on a daily basis because of false allegations of sexual abuse. In reality, less than 2% of abuse allegations are found to be false. These kinds of comments are exactly why only about 1/5 of assaults are actually reported.
You have no idea how damaging and hurtful it is to finally muster the courage to tell someone about an assault only to be labeled a liar and a slut who was "asking for it." Not only does it cause harm to the actual victim, but it discourages other assault victims from reporting. Imagine if this was your daughter or sister and think about how you would want them to be treated.
I'm appalled that the community immediately jumped to the teacher's defense. In what world is it ok to assume that the accusers are probably lying? Allegations of this type should be taken very seriously because overwhelming they turn out to be true. And the police do not just arrest someone for touching someone else on the shoulder. Don't be naive.
This is exactly what happened when a certain teacher was accused of sexual assault in Marquette a few months ago. And where is he now? In jail for first degree csc. And everyone defended him and labeled the girls attention seeking liars. I hope they apologized to the victims.
Sexual abusers are not a distinct type of people who are identifiable by their defective nature; they are exactly like the rest of the population. If they did not blend in, we would not have cases of sexual abuse.
So if you're defending him because you knew him and he never assaulted you, think again. And before you make judgments about these girls, think about the effect you could be having on other victims. No one is going to report something so painful and personal if this is the type of hostile reception they will receive. For shame!

I am a former class mate of Jesse's. We shared lockers during our senior year. I can't beleive any of this is happening to him. I hope he has a good attorney cause I Personally think he is not guilty. Time will tell I stand behind him 100 percent. To bad his life is ruined either way this turns out now.

I heard that he took a lie detector test from one of the girls that accused him of doing this to him. It will mostlikely be brought up in court tomorrow and then again on the first.

probably not true. it's just a nasty rumor of someone trying to hurt another. lets leave this up to the judicial system to take care of and the news to report.

Where did anyone hear that he took a lie detector and failed it. I can not find that on here anywhere.

First of all, you are really going to talk about spelling here. Let's talk about the update on this story. He took a lie detector test willingly and failed it. The court date has been rescheduled and it will be in December.

Many of these posts are completely irrelevant to the story, making it hard to pay attention to those who actually make valid points. A teacher was accused of inappropriately touching his students, and Guizzetti wants to talk about grammar. This man is getting slapped with the criminal stamp before his trial, and these girls are getting labeled attention-starved liars by people who have never met them...but the correct usage of "frock" and "fraught" take center stage. May I suggest a book club or beginner writing class for those of you who must obsessively comment on things you know nothing about, seemingly to only hear your brains rattle?

Were the girls coached by their parents about what to say?

Thank you, for correcting my "sub-par" mistake. Point taken and appreciated. I admit, maybe a better word to use would have been, "fraught." I think what I meant was that the posts are "clothed in"* or wrapped with spelling and grammatical errors.

I apologize to those whom my comments may have offended. I simply try to make the point that attention to detail seems to be a lost art. I attempted to make no other socioeconomic (neither parties' financial status is relevant) point or allusion. I do not envision myself sitting on a "high horse" as some have opined. Instead, I just long for the days when rules still applied, and people worked hard to put their best foot forward, and wanted to make a good impression.

It's difficult, as an employer to make hiring decisions. When one is seeking a professional, the details do matter.

A cover letter and resume is the applicant's chance to illustrate his positive attributes. Spelling "military" incorrectly three times ("millitary, milutary, milletary") in a cover letter is not the best way to make a good impression.

I'm fearful that today's society has an attitude that is too casual on everything, and that our children are not being taught (in school or at home) the core principles, the basics, that will help them to build a successful future for themselves.

I will now go and sit in the corner.

*FROCK
5. to provide with, or clothe in." (dictionary.com)

As a teacher, I feel your frustration. However, this extreme disregard to grammar and spelling is more a product of the age we live in than a commentary on our educational system.

Cell phones, instant messaging, and other technology have absolutely DESTROYED spelling and other basic writing conventions. The goal with kids nowadays is to get the IM or text message out as quickly as possible, and as you can see, grammar suffers. Instead of writing "before," they write "b4." "U" instead of "you," etc. Forget about capitalization--things like "Ishpeming," "George Washington," and even "Wal-Mart" have apparently lost their proper noun status. Sentences run on and on and on and on with no periods whatsoever for paragraphs after paragraphs.

I can (and do) teach kids until I'm blue in the face. Unfortunately, many of them believe that the rules of grammar and syntax they are "forced" to adhere to in my classroom DO NOT apply in the virtual world. The same kid who hands me an "A" paper will make a forum or Facebook post that is absolutely incomprehensible. Invariably, that transfers to the "real," non-academic world, as well. I've seen some job applications that are lacking, to say the least. They really have no idea how ignorant they look.

Hopefully, they'll learn after being in the unemployment line for awhile.

Mr. Guizzetti, while casting stones at those suffering from "sub-par intelligence," you should really make every effort to be grammatically correct yourself.

I would like to say that I have never been so disgusted in my life, with the way this community is treating this whole situation. Who is ANYONE to say that these girls are lying, or to say ANYTHING to their parents. I really do not think that out justice system would have set bail at 150,000 dollars if they didn't have something that didnt look right. Let the Ishpeming police and our court system do their jobs. Who ever is lying will get what is coming to them. These children and families are all going through enough and do not need the community to judge any of them. This includes judging Mr. Anderson. Like I said weather it is the girls lying or him let the justice system do its job. I am soooo disappointed in this community. What if it was your child, husband, teacher ect.... Stop this nonsence. My heart goes out to everyone involved. Let the Justice system do their job!!!!!!!

Careful with throwing words like sub-par intelligence around at the community in general. While riding high and mighty on your spelling and grammar, you pooched it with vocabulary, as "frock" is a piece of clothing. You did OK with your compliments for teachers, though, I might argue on the one.

Probation on misdemeanor vocabulary, with a civil infraction for a display of spelling bee winner's arrogance. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Remember that "fraught" means "full of" and that there's always someone that's smarter and someone that's dumber than you. Richer, poorer, you get the idea.

Sorry for the distraction, folks.

Now, back to the small town graffiti and gossip about tragedy in at least one person's life:

do forget what happen in westwood a few years ago when the grils lied about the same. hope this isn't the same

I think teachers & school districts that allow their students to pass a class or graduate with horrible spelling should be arrested and sent to grammar jail. I read the postings on this string, and they are frock with spelling and grammatical errors. Most posts are from either current students of Ishpeming High School or recent graduates.

What is going on? I am a graduate of the Ishpeming Public School system and I can assure you that these types of mistakes and errors were not tolerated. I had many a teacher (even non-English teachers) that always stressed that "spelling counts." You know what? They were right!

As an employer, when I look over an applicant's cover letter/resume and it's full of spelling errors and mistakes...the applicant is not considered for the position. To me, it demonstrates a lack of attention to detail, and a sign of sub-par intelligence.

I'd like to thank teachers like Ralph Gothe, Marilyn Andrew, Nancy DeCaire, Tim Clancy, Ken Nelson, Neil Rundman, Karen Dobson, Doug Mood, Jerry Bone, and Mrs. Bertucci for stressing to me that spelling and grammar count!

It's the basics, like spelling and grammar that help students to build the foundation of their education and future successes in life. I appreciate all that my teachers did to prepare me for my future, and wish that today's teachers would do the same!

Touching uncomfortably is NOT OK! For the Police to arrest this man, there had to be enough evidence... Whether this turns out to be the case or not, we will let the courts decide..

I don't understand how people can be so harsh on these girls.. What if it really did happen? I also don't get the comment.. "He is such a great guy, he would never do this!" HELLO, it is NEVER the people you think it would be! It's always the "nice GUY"!

The whole Facebook issue... Well it's just the generation.. I am not saying that is the right thing for these girls to do, but that is just how it is... Every generation has their outlet, and Faceboook, Myspace, whatever else is out there is what teenagers are doing....

News of this event has spread around the world...literally, i am currently 10,000 miles away from the city i grew up in and the news has reached me and even i have felt the impact of what is happening back home

It saddens me to hear people say with such conviction that because somebody said somebody did something that must make them guilty. For those of you that failed high school government in this country you are innocent until proven guilty. Now obviously i was not there when the alleged offenses occured, however i will tell you that i personall now Mr. Anderson outside of IHS. Somebody earlier had commented on stop saying how many years you had him as a teacher it doesnt matter...it does matter. Anybody with a sense can tell you that the students who have a teacher obviously know them better than people who havent. How about this though? I was a senior when he came to IHS, i never even had him as a teacher he was only my cross country coach. I can however tell you that he has by far made the biggest impact upon me of anyone in the entire Ishpeming School District. Jesse Anderson taught me more about life and what it really means to be a "man" than anyone. I am not saying i know weather or not he is guilty i am saying however that i know Jesse Anderson on a personal level better than probably 99% of anyone who has ever had him as a coach or teacher. What i do know is that he lived to teach and would have never done anything to jeopardize his career. I also hope the people pointing the finger realize that is a life-altering finger they are pointing. I am not saying they are lying and i am certainly not saying that woman should not speak out about sexual crimes commited. But "glorifying" it on facebook? Last time i checked victims of CSC usually dont flaunt it too the world.

All in all this is for the courts to decide. I only hope that the truth, the real truth is able to come to light. I may be wrong but i still stand behind the man who has been nothing but a great mentor and a great personal friend to me.

Lcpl Matthew J. Price
2nd Battalion/4th Marines Alpha Battery
11th MEU

Marquette County has usually taken the word of a child or teen in any type of assault & sexual assault cases in the past rather if their was prove or not accusation it's just the nature of the beast for The U.P.

Question even though csc offenders have been charged and jailed and released why are we letting them run the streets free ? I think all convicted & released sex offenders should remain incarcerated in an under water facility were they can't excape and we as Americans don't have to look at them from day to day in public !!!

I don't know anyone involved in this case. I don't know who is guilty or who lied... I have, however, seen the damaged caused by little boys/girl's lies.

Stories don't have to match, facts don't have to match, facts can be found to prove stories false, but none of that matters. All there needs to be is an accusation. Once that accusation is made, no one is ever cleared.

I have seen girls tell the truth, recant their false stories and the judge stated that if they lied then, how do we know they aren't lying now. GUILTY.

I have seen cases where nothing could be matched up. Nothing could be proven. It could even be proven that the perpertrator wasn't around for the alleged insident. Yet still, GUILTY.

Now whether the man in question actually did what he was accused of...he will be found GUILTY anyway. All it takes is an accusation.

I, for one, would like to know if anyone has established a defense fund, or a bond fund for Mr. Anderson. If there is an account established somewhere, I'd like to know about it. I'd be more than happy to contribute.

This whole thing sounds overblown to me, and I don't think he should be stuck in jail on such a high bond. I'd like the chance to kick in some money for his legal defense. If I were Jesse, I'd be calling Karl Numinen.

really? how can you people say these girls are lying? do you know EVERY little detail that was said? really think about it do you? you people are really low if you think that these girls are lying. they wouldnt have arrested Anderson if the police though they were lying.

another thing these girls are not "best friends" there all from different social groups in the highschool. so all you people that think that they did this for attention are wrong. i know all these girls and seriously they wouldnt come up with something like this. who would want THIS type of attention? this is over the top.

Why dont they publish the girls names? Maybe they are some type of wall-flowers that cant make out and are looking for attention- Maybe rejected by some jock-

Your comment alone makes me hope that, if found guilty, he is punished to the extent.
You write that it is "absurd" that "A 28 yr old guy accused of "touching" a couple girls is looking at prison time!" (george p's words there, not mine).
Yes, that is the way it works. A teacher touches his students in a sexual matter and he goes to jail.
What is absurd is that there are people like you think that this is OK.

Have You parents not learned anything, When their is a legal case of anything involving your child #1 rule is keep your mouth shut,& shut your child's mouth as well 2. Get an attorney = (C.Y.A.) your tainting the case at hand. Neither you or your girls should be talking about the case at hand unless your with counsel = (attorney) Seek counseling for your child/children document your stories. P.S. inform your child of stopping the postings on facebook !!! It's all heresay until proven.

For the Teacher if everyone thinks he's innocent pool together the money for an attorney, He's not here to defend himself of all the B.S. being talked about then he should sue most people for defamation of character, If he is innocent, He should also be informed to go for Jury Trial to prove his innocents. If he's found Guilty then he will be delt with if the girls are found guilty they their parents and them should face prosicution as a whole why the parents as well because we parants are responsible for our children & for what they do outside of the home as well as inside the home no matter what.

This is to all of you who find it necessary to explain to the world what you think about something you know nothing more about than what you heard on the evening news:

Whether or not you believe the girls and their accusations, you giving your amateur opinions on a subject that most of you know nothing about is simply ridiculous. Yes, maybe you know the girls. Maybe you even know the teacher. Either way it doesn't matter. All of you should think about RESPECTING them and keeping your biased analysis of this event to yourselves.
Commenting on a subject like this doesn't do any good. No matter how many words you type and how much hate you post, it won't change the outcome.
This is for the courts to decide now, not the people who have nothing better to do besides bitch and moan about something that hardly involves them.

And to those of you who are writing horrible things about the girls...think about how you would feel if it was you...or your child. I bet you wouldn't be calling them "attention whores," would you?

From the Michigan Penal Code:
"750.520c Criminal sexual conduct in the second degree; felony. Sec. 521c.

(1) A person is guilty of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree if the person engages in sexual contact with another person and if any of the following circumstances exists:

(b) That other person is at least 13 but less than 16 years of age and any of the following:
(iv) The actor is a teacher, substitute teacher, or administrator of the public school, nonpublic school, school district, or intermediate school district in which that other person is enrolled.

750.520a Definitions.
(q) "Sexual contact" includes the intentional touching of the victim's or actor's intimate parts or the intentional touching of the clothing covering the immediate area of the victim's or actor's intimate parts, if that intentional touching can reasonably be construed as being for the purpose of sexual arousal or gratification, done for a sexual purpose"

Look it up and stop speaking out of ignorance. This can not be something "accidental." The court will decide if it occurred, if it was intentional and if it was likely done for gratification. If you don't think the charges are serious given the positions of the parties involved, then you might want get informed on the topic or stay away from minors.

If this incident was put on facebook the case should never go to court- throw it out-

What does that mean? A 28 yr old guy accused of "touching" a couple girls is looking at prison time! How absurd and grossly unfair even if true and the truth of the accusations is questionable! If these girls are lying then the FULL weight of the courts should come down on their heads. What is criminal is putting this guy in jail over such an incident. I hope if exonerated he sues the police, school district, and girls involved!

Growing up I knew Jesse Anderson. I lost touch with him in the years after I left the district, yet was as shocked as anybody to hear about the allegations against him. Like most CSC cases, it seems that Mr Anderson is being tried first in the court of public opinion with a large split between those that believe he is innocent and those that feel he is guilty. I myself don't believe that he did it, but I am waiting for the legally appointed representatives of the state and county to make their judgments. I know that the police and court systems would not have arrested him without more evidence than what has come to light so far, yet I hold out the hope that he will be exonerated in the end. We need to understand and know that Mr Anderson is innocent until proven guilty in our society. Whether or not we believe in his guilt or innocence is by and large irrelevant, it's the court system that must prove his guilt, or release him on acquittal if the innocence is proven. Let's quit sensationalizing everything, and let the justice system work. It may not be perfect, but it's what we have and what has handled many cases like this and others involving minors before.

We are here for you Jesse and believe in your innocence. We've known you for a long time and know who you are. Stay strong and the truth will come out. I hope those in charge at the high school have a plan B in mind for how they are going to handle this when he is proven innocent.

So i guess these days, the word "hands on" should be not spoken anymore. Maybe hands on learning is alright but i guess a pat on the back for doing something right is now wrong? Give me a break, Jesse Anderson is an amazing math teacher. The girls are little drama queens grouped together spreading drama. I witnessed the girl who told sit there and giggle when he patted students on the back, now your telling me this made her feel threatend, i think not? And the day after she got kicked out of class the whole story started spiraling around and what to you know, he wasnt there the next day. COINCEDENCE? i think not....i guess mr anderson should have been a little nicer than he already is, idk if a person could ever do that though. so what if he gave lots of homework, it just happens she never did her homework too? hmm.... jesse anderson- the man

Okay it is the media,and us as well. If it weren't for the media we wouldn't be commenting this story okay! Sure word would have got out, but not to far places. And not to some people, so they wouldn't know, and also i think that his picture was not needed in the new paper/news.

I love how everyone always accuses the media of "sensationalizing" a story. Read the story posted by TV6, now read the 70+ comments from all of us supposedly decent folk. All the story says is he was arrested, arraigned and what he's accused of doing. It doesn't cast him as a monster or a saint. Neither does it say his accusers are liars or telling the truth. It very straightforwardly presents the facts as relayed by the police and court system, which is what you'd want from a news organization, right?

We are the ones sensationalizing this story! We're the ones flinging gossip and accusations around.Please, people. Just step away from the computer screen. Let the justice system run its course and if he's innocent, he's innocent. And if he's guilty, he's guilty. There's only four or five people who know the absolute truth of what happened at this point: Mr. Anderson and the female students involved with this situation. Every comment on here, including mine, is opinion, not fact. Let's show everyone involved with this a little decency and cool down the rhetoric, okay.

Don't get me wrong. I can't say he is guilty, I cannot say he is not guilty. An inappropriate touch is plain out and out wrong, even if it's a hand sliding across a breast, across buttocks, or even you football players in the locker room who slap each other on the backside after winning a game. Wrong touch is wrong touch. Be easier on these girls as it's traumatic enough to have it happen, difficult to come forward, and then devestating when told that they are liars. I know, from first hand experience from many many years ago. I blew the whislte on my assailant, cried out for help, was told in no uncertain terms that I was a liar because I hated him. This is from a person I had major respect for. I have had 30 years of mulling this over in my head and heart. I did the big thing of forgivness, but I will never forget the look in people's eyes and hearing my friends and family and people in authority that I "made it all up" because, as they told me, I was seeking revenge. If the girls are lying, then make them pay for what they did, but if they are telling the truth, I would like to see the public fully apologize to these girls as much as they have in putting them into be liars. I do not know these girls, I'm not on facebook with them, or any other internet sites, nor am I friends with their family members. I also am not friends with the accused or his family. I'm just someone who has been there, done that, and still have the pain from not being believed.

Ok, we do not need to call these girls any names, IT is ridiculous what some adults are calling them! GROW UP. Now on the flip side, the guy is not a monster and he is a very nice guy, the media portreys him just like they want to so they can get you (people of who watch/read about this so they can make money). Until his court date do not believe anything you hear, because you are hearing half truths, and whole lies!

From what it sounds like, the girls were talking in school and posting on social networks. I really think that had they gone to their parents, another teacher, the police or any other adult first, they would be held a lot more credible. If they were sincerely shaken up and scared, they would not have thrown it out there the way they did. I agree with the person who said that they are not acting like someone who has been assaulted. I am not picking sides, there is no way to know what happened unsless you were there. But I do hope that an important lesson has been learned. If you are made to feel uncomfortable by an adult, go to another adult. Don't put it out there on social networking sites and talk to other kids in school.

The Ishpeming police & detectives are responsible for investigating this case & interviewing everyone involved. They make a judgement as to the quality and quantity of the evidence. This includes an assessment of the truthfulness of alleged victims and the alleged perpetrator. Based on their view of the evidence & with their professional reputations on the line, the police made the arrest. They don't do this lightly- they KNOW the impact it will have on the accused. The law behind the charges is very specific, and it does NOT include a shoulder hug, an pat on the back, etc. or an innocent accident. An experienced, high-quality elected judge reviewed the available evidence. He set bail at $1,500,000 with $150,000 cash needed to get out. No one forced the judge to set the bail so high. He chose to do so. You can be sure he didn't do so on just a whim- he has his reasons. The accused is innocent under law until proven guilty, but in the meantime a judge can make it easy or almost impossible to run free. What do these things tell you? The police and court must have found the evidence convincing enough to cause them to take the specific actions they have taken, right? But you can't conclude the accused is guilty. On the other hand, since no one can know everthing that happens to everyone all the time, how can any of you attack the alleged victims as liars or attention seekers? There is NO doubt that these young girls are being pummeled, punished and victimized by a large part of the Ishpeming community at this moment and day after day. If you are wrong in your all-knowing view of other people's lives, then you will be guilty of SOCIALLY RAPING these young girls for doing the right thing on top of being violated by a trusted authority figure. These are not 28 year old men; they are at a vulnerable age. You already do, and forever will, bear responsibility for the effect your piling-on is having on them. God have mercy on you for the damage you are doing if you are wrong. I am ashamed of much of Ishpeming.

Finally someone saying what I have heard so often. Mr. Anderson has made many people uncomfortable for too long!

"It's something you wouldn't think would happen in the U.P.. A school teacher accused of sexual assault against students."

That statement doesn't make any sense. What is it suppose to mean? I would expect it to be MORE likely in the U.P.

I have known mr. Anderson since i was a freshman and i now and a senior. My 2010 graduating class came into the high school the same year as Mr. Anderson. he is a very great teacher and i do know that he is not guility. I have been in his room one on one with him and as a FEMALE student he has done nothing wrong to me. people on here need to get their facts straigt and for the girls they need to stop crying their eyes out in the guidence office when they know they lied, i ahve to do things to prepare for college. You girls ruined his life and i hope you realize this, this man will never be able to teach again and everyone will think of him as a pervert and we all know that he is not. I will support Mr. Anderson with everything i have, this whole situation has gone way too far.

Dear In Your Face,

When you say he should be treated like a criminal until proven guilty I think you have the phrase wrong. With our media and society today the idea of "innocent until proven guilty" is no longer being used correctly. It has become what you and many others think, "guilty until proven innocent." I'm not saying this man is either and I don't condone what was done, if anything. If this truly happened I feel sorry for these girls but I do know that there are many instances when a woman accuses a man falsely and there is nothing he can do to contradict her accusation.

TSH

Who ever is writing comments that girls ask for what they get by the way they are dressed are the predators in this society.
Yes, I agree that some girls dress inappropriately. But how someone is dressed gives no one the authority to say "they are asking to be raped," or "they are asking for it." Men do not have the right, priviledge or authority to rape, humiliate, or molest a girl. Period.
If a man gets turned on by what others are wearing or not wearing he had better seek alternatives to these urges.
I have never heard a woman/girl say she raped, molested or humiliated a boy because he wasn't wearing a shirt. Get a GRIP on the organ that causes so many problems.

I have a teenage daughter at IHS. I know some of the girls involved. They have not released every detail of what the girls say was done to them. This being said, the teachers are made very clear, very often of what they are,and are not allowed to do with a student.If he never laid a hand on anyone,this would not be happening, he knew the rules! My daughter, as well as many of her friends,have made comments occasionally that Mr. Anderson made them uncomfortable,either with his stares, his comments or his hands. More girls would probably come forward,but the public has made them afraid. The girls that have spoken out are being harrassed, and threatened.If he touched them inappropritely,then he should get the sentence the law requires. There are 2 sides to every story and someone needs to speak out for these girls. I realize Mr. Anderson was,in some ways a popular teacher,but that does not mean he was not capable of doing something wrong. Lets please consider for a moment,the possibility that he could be guilty.Can anyone have any compassion for the girls and their families? Is there any possibility of that? It makes me SICK!!

You people need a wake up call. These girls come out with something they say is true, and you people bash them to protect the teacher. Most women dont report sexual abuse because of this exact reason. If this teacher is accused of the crime he should be treated as a criminal until proven guilty just like everyone else. Maybe your own children make this accusation and you just blow it off? Some parents take action, then find out the truth. This is not something we should be relaxed about. Copping a feel on a under aged girl is just the start.

Nowhere does it say rape or intent or anything. All I read was inappropriate. That could mean many things. If he "touched" them in any way that made them feel awkward, like the contact was inappropriate, etc., (whether a hug, arm around their waist, etc.) they have every right to say something to someone about it. It is no different than sexual harassment. Many companies have huge meetings and seminars on that. Any comment, any touch, anything to make another person feel like it is inappropriate, there is usually hell to pay, including losing your job, etc.

He was arraigned already, his name is released, they just don't have it on this particular website. Not as stupid as you think, huh?

It is sad that this world has become a place where a teacher can no longer care about his students with out being accused of being "too friendly" and a "sexual monster." I attended IHS while this teacher was there. I know that this man truly cared about his students. He has gone out of his way to make sure that his students achieved what they were capable of. He loved what he did. This man's life has been ruined, and I don't think that these girls have realized the severity of their claims. They have not only ruined this man's life but they have torn apart an entire school. The teachers at IHS are all very professional. They also are a very rare group of individuals who actually care about their students. They want you to succeed. They want to be their for you when you need them. I fear that these girls will ruin that. And that the teachers at IHS, as well as surrounding schools, will distance themselves from their students for fear of being wrongfully accused of sexual assault. I sure hope that these exaggerations will not ruin what I considered to be the best thing about being a student at IHS.

I would love to sit on a jury and hear this case. Sounds like it is the story of a couple petulant "students" who may have crafted something that may ruin the career and quite possibly the life of an innocent person. I wonder what type of "evidence" other than word of mouth allegations the police have to jail this guy? Recall the false rape story at MTU last year? If this proves to be something fabricated by a couple angry students then they should be jailed and fined! If this guy was foolish enough to do what he's accused of then dismissal is warrented but NOT jail.

Simply this is the era of the Teacher CSC witch hunt. Of course, we've always had stuff like this, I remember some incidents (that shall not be discussed) that happened in Ishpeming when I was there (and Mr. Anderson was a year behind me) and they were quashed as they should have been. However in this age of social networking sites and the media sensationalism of so many teacher/student relations in the past few years we have created an atmosphere for going on these witch hunts. Its just like the Satanic Ritual abuse myths and psychologist/therapist implanted molestations charges of the 80's. I highly doubt Mr. Anderson is guilty of anything other than slightly bad judgment because of THIS risk. I may be wrong, and would accept it if I am, but I don't believe I am and I am very angry. Even if he's cleared Mr. Anderson will no longer be able to teach at his High School Alma Mater and that has me absolutely enraged. It enrages me further to hear that these girls may be glorifying it on social networking sites (especially because NOTHING will really happen to these girls in the grand scheme of things, but Mr. Anderson is permanently scarred).

After spending four years at Ishpeming High School I learned from the wonderful faculty and staff about respect and trust.

Respect that this is a difficult time for all involved and the petty comments do no good except make an anonymous person look foolish.

Trust that our legal system will look unbiasedly at both sides and make the correct decision. Harassing this man will do no one any good. Intimidating these students at school will also do no good.

Support and Harassment are two very different options. I hope people start to show support and respect instead of bickering back and forth.

SOMEONE NEEDS TO TELL THESE GIRLS TO STOP TALKING ABOUT THERE CASE ON FACEBOOK.....

She stated that if her daughter is lying she will be punished severely.She can not take her accusations back now because of the punishment.One thing this guy has on his side is there is three that are accusing him,so if one of the girls cracks the rest of them will have to.You can bet those girls were not aceing his class.Maybe this is why our school system is going down hill so fast,who in there right mind would want to be a teacher now a days.Most of our best teaching minds are going off to do something else.Why do they have to put his picture on the front page of the paper?HE IS STILL INNOCENT!No matter what this guy has had a bad day,what are they going to do if he is aquitted give him a raise?And as in an earlier post,"How much molesting can you do in front of the entire class?"If he is proven guilty it is his fault however because the first thing they tell any school employee is "DONT TOUCH THE KIDS!" Lastly, in my opinion, those girls owe this man a lie detector test,it should have been given BEFORE the charges were brought.

this is ridicules
mr anderson wouldnt do anything like this

In regards to a group of support for this teacher on a popular social networking site, I find it incredibly disgusting (and maybe even illegal?) to name drop one of the girls who supposedly is involved in this case and hope the police took note on who said it (the comment has since been deleted). Regardless of what you think about his innocence, you should be ashamed of yourself for saying her name. What if he turns out to be guilty? Now people who don't know anyone from Ishpeming (like myself) know her identity when it would otherwise be protected because of the nature of this case!!

For any parent who thinks that their child is innocent, perfect, and has never done anything wrong. You are lying to yourself. No child is perfect and they have habits of making more mistakes than adults. I have a daughter that has had this teacher for 2 years and has never seen any inappropriate behavior from this teacher. I have seen many instances where teenagers get angry with teachers and say many vindictive things against teachers that are not true, and I would hope that these girls would not lie about something this serious. But have seen it happen before. If these girls did not want to be 'harrassed' then they should not have been going about school bragging about what they said (this is not common behaviour from someone who was assaulted). If the parents of the girls are angry about how their daughters are being treated, then they should have talked to them about keeping their mouths shut and not bragging all over school. I think we should remember INNOCENT until proven guilty. I just find it hard to believe that this teacher would touch someone inappropriately in front of people when he tutored many people privately and those people say nothing ever happened.

You need to stop, why would you try typing out to us that your daughters are innocent? When you should be talking to your daughters to see what really happened to them. You relize if your daughters are caught lying you could be sued for every single penny you owe. And another thing, next time you give someone a handshake, think about it, you dont want it to be blown out of proportion like this. Am i right?

So, people say he was your teacher for x amount of years. This doesn't mean he didn't touch these girls. Everybody is two faced, he is not gonna touch every girl that walks into his classroom. The point is whoever had him in previous years as a teacher can't determine if the girls were touched by the way he acted when they attended school. P.S. stop leaving comments about when you have/had him as a teacher.... THIS MEANS NOTHING

"Bob Saget," his name and mugshot have already been released on the news.

How terrible for this teacher...as usual, the community seems to have this man convicted before all the facts are out. As a parent, we want to believe our children wouldn't point a finger falsly or fabricate a story that would destroy a person's life. But, as we all know, it does happen. To all of you that are convicting this man, remember, he is INNOCENT until proven guilty.....to you young ladies who have brought these charges against one of your teachers......I hope to God you haven't fabricated this in revenge for whatever reason. Mr. Anderson, Good Luck and know that there are a lot of people behind you.

Although I watch programs like HLN Views and News shows like these along with Gossip Girls,Melrose place they give teens ideas of how to have a so called 'interresting life'.These young girls are finding it fun to be scandulous and sexy looking like adults not realizing its not okay because society shows it.This is a tragedy to say the least he is a compassionate understanding adult man being played by a batch of high school monsters pretending like adults who know better but sometimes get caught as these girls will!I give them a week, a little pressure cracks every lie.I would expect Jesse will recieve a public apology upon everyone using their logic and relizing 90 % of what we think is crime these days is a hoax.I say these things because this man is someone I know and he does not become uncomfortable to be around he's very patient and understanding often putting people at ease.This is why its scary to reach a hand out these days ,its always us who gets the slap!!!I would have to say Jesse didnt catch on because he's not a sex crazed teacher so he wouldnt think they would do this.Maybe these girls get little attention at home and any attention,hug or touch is too much. Theres a lot to look into here lets not get cazy about the possibilty of this happening before we can prove it did.If children under 18 new right from wrong the law would be under 18!Jesse is an adult and should be treated like one he's not guilty because he was accused!

Alot of these girls ask for it - the way they dress/act - it's disgusting. You say one wrong word / look at someone the wrong way and they can get you for sexual misconduct. I guess even touching someone on the back could get you in trouble.

on the TV6 Late News.

The teacher is guilty until proven innocent what happened to the judical process in our society.

OK i had the man for 2 years as a teacher and a coach for 2 also, in my classes he was talking to the guys more then he was even paying attention to the girls, the man liked to joke around so i cant take this serious at all i know the man, i saw absolutely no evidence of being a sex offender. most of the people that's comments i have read that are against him never liked him from the day they met him, because his class was hard or he was a terrible teacher, even on friend of mine claimed to not like him because he was a supposed arrogant ass, is it possible that this is all a coo to try and get rid of a teacher that some students may not like. When he is found innocent he will sue those families for every penny they are worth.

I WOULD LIKE TO SAY THAT I have 4 children of my own and Can't believe that people are soooo rude. Just because you think that you may know this teacher does not mean he did not do it. If he did it or not the truth will come out. Leave it up to the police to investigate and quite slamming these girls until the truth is proven. NO one has any idea what they are going through weather they are telling the truth or not. If it ends up a lie then they are still going to have trouble themselves and if this does happen to be found a lie then these girls need help and should be made to get help, but until the verdict comes in from court quite judging all of them. SAD SITUATION ALL AROUND!!!!!!!

I have known Jesse his entire life and there is no way he would ever do something like this. Jesse and I have had many conversations about his career choice and he absolutely loves teaching. When he found out his teaching position was being cut (hrs.), he accepted that. His commitment to the children and IHS, his love of coaching, and his love of the Upper Peninsula made that decision very easy for him.

We have also discussed his ideals about children, marriage, the church; just about everything. I have never known a more moral person. Jesse has always set his standards "high". This pertains to what he expects in school and out. Please give Jesse the benefit of a doubt, don't judge him until all the facts are in. He is innocent...the truth will prevail. I love you Jesse and am praying for you.
Love, Auntie Debbie and Uncle Tom

Why do people have to assume all the time? Until the truth is out, and both sides have been heard, none of us should judge.
P.S.--the news did release the name and mug shot last night!!!

Everyone should just calm down and let the process work. If the girls are lying, the truth will come out. And just because a person "is a great guy" doesn't mean he didn't touch these girls. Just because he hugs both male and female students doesn't mean he doesn't also touch girls inappropriately. You just never know for sure about people.

You claim that it is "inappropriate" for me to be commenting on here, that I am pleading my case on here. I have every right to comment on here, just the same as you, I am excersising my freedom of speech which is not inappropriate since I am not giving details, names, dates, etc. I am not pleading my case, the justice system is involved and is doing what it is suppose to. What I am doing is informing the misguided people of what had and is happening to these girls who had the guts and were brave enough to say something.
As a parent it is our responsibility to be there for our children, stand by their side, protect them the best we can and educate them. During this education process always enforced that you do not accuse anyone without solid proof.
The biggest problem with educating our children is that there are not enough partents who do it. The art of parenting has been lost. Some find it is easier to just let the schools teach our children, not be involved. Teaching our children begins with the day this beautiful child comes into the world and the teaching never ends, as they begin to grow we receive help from teachers/coaches/mentors to keep the education process moving forward. Teaching right and wrong, good behavior and bad behavior, telling the truth and lying...the list goes on and on and is our responsibility. There are parents out there that have not taken their role of parenting seriously and these children suffer. These are the ones who would make up a lie and accuse someone wrongfully for the attention. Unfortunatelly this does happen and will happen.
The decision these girls made to come forward was hard and long thought, since it had been happening over time. They talked to their friends and some of the friends said "your crazy, he wouldn't do that", "you're lying". If you were uncomfortable with someone touching you, why wouldn't you say something? Some say he was just putting his arm around them. Someone who knows what they are doing can fool even the person sitting in front of them with the slightest move of the hand. He knew what he was doing and finally got caught. As a teacher/coach/mentor there is a very fine line and you shouldn't even come close to crossing it. You are the adult working with children, young adults who haven't matured enough to be considered an adult. It is a sick and perverted person who can cross this fine line and when they do they should be punished.

well the teacher/coach in escanaba is getting a hand slap so why not encourage other freaks to push the envelope and see just how far they can get. Hang them all....and then sue the district for the possible therapy that these kids will very possibly need later on in life....kids dont ask for this....says alot for home schools....
hang them in a public square to actually be judged not only by thier peers but by PARENTS....

I can understand having a public forum so that people can voice thier opinions or concerns. Allowing comments on an article such as this is bound for controversy. IT IS UNPROFESSIONAL, NOT TO MENTION MORALLY INCORRECT, TO ALLOW COMMENTS TO CONTINUE WHEN THERE ARE MINORS THAT ARE BEING SPOKEN OF IN SUCH A DEMEANING MANNER. This is becoming a witch trial and the simple fact is, there are no facts released. It is all speculation and that is the job of our court system to weed out fact from fiction.

This is someone's daughter, someone's sister, someone's friend. This is also someone's son, someone's father, someone's friend. Keep your opinions to yourself because they are just that.

I like how his name isn't being released but everyone is saying his name one here.

I believe one of the problems in our society is that once an event happens, people start speculating. Why did this person do what they did? How could this have happened?
I am firm in believing that there are too many men out there that have too many urges and take it out on children because at the time they think they can get away with it. I think it is evil when a man sexual molests a girl or a boy and for all intents and purposes any other person. And I truly believe that if my child accusses a man of doing this I would become bolisitic and be in the mind frame of doing great bodily harm.
Any act like this article stays in the mind of a child forever. Forever is a long time and the predator does a little time behind bars and goes right back out and repeats the offense.
I hope that the girls are telling the truth. And if proven in court that this teacher did in fact committ the crime than he should do the time.
But if the girls are lying I believe that they should be removed from this school district and the teacher remain in his teaching position.
But again we can only speculate until he goes through the court system. So I don't believe we should be bashing the girls or the teacher.
Time will tell and we will all find out in the end!

for the year that i had him as a teacher i saw absolutely no incidents of this alleged touching people say its so prevalent than how come i never saw any of it?
When these girls are proven to be the liars that they most likely are i hope that sever punishment is taken against them for what they did to him maybe they should have a few nights in jail and have there face plastered all over the news for being vindictive menacing liars. Not only are they ruining his career as a teacher but his life as well. its sick and they shouldn't get away with it

Please pray for both the girls and the teacher in this situation. May God bring the truth to light. Meanwhile Mr. Anderson sits in jail until his hearing on 11/18 and the girls are being tormented by other students. I feel sorry for all involved and especially for the students of IHS who are now divided over this issue. Pray, pray, pray. Those of us who have gone through child protection training know that unfortunately we're only one wrong hug away from loss of a career.......sad times for those who really care about kids!!!!

No one here can say they stand fully behind one person weather it be your daughter or a good friend. To be behind someone fully you deffinetly need to know every side and every detail and that is pretty much impossible. But i know one thing and that is, this teacher is not the type of guy to do this at all. Now a lot of people may dislike him because of his class is to hard or what ever the reason may be, but thats know reason to stretch a very little inoccent act into somthing as big as this. Its a huge shame that somthing soo rediculous has to happen to a good man.

I'm junior at IHS and I've taken Mr. Anderson's geometry class and ran on the cross country team under him for the past three years. After three years of being in the same building as him and running cross country, I have never seen anything to suggest that Mr. Anderson is a sex offender.

So the teacher has always always put his arm around someone when he was helping them. Boys and girls! Nothing wrong there at all. One of the 3 girls was talking during his class, he sent her to the office that's when she called the cops. The other ones idk I know somethings about all three of these girls. 2 of them are very good friends. Attention seems to be a factor. The teacher was strict and is a good guy. No harm at all. He showed up and did his job. I like him an have seen him touch someones back or put his arm around him and it wasn't in any sexual way what soo ever. This guys life will not be ruined It won't happen because he doesn't deserve it what so ever. I think people need to hear the whole story. All of it, because the students were all in class when these alleged sexual assualts happened. I can only hope he does sue all 3 families when he's found innocent. Hopefully there girls can learn not to twist or extend the truth. Just give them lie detecters so we can get it over with and see the real truth.

if this was true, the teenagers involved would be very upset and distraught.. NOT plastering it all over social networking sits such as.. oh, facebook.. trying to get more attention, to cover up lie after lie after lie. they have dug themselves so deep into this mess, they will do anything to not come out of this as the bad person.. but let an innocent man take the blame and have is career ruined.

Personally, I don't think he did anything. I had him as a teacher and I never got the impression that he was capable of doing anything like this. He was always very nice and willing to help anyone with anything. If these girls are just out for attention and he's proven innocent then I hope they are prepared for the consequences. If it did really happen then my sympathy goes out to those girls, no one should have to go through that.

Mr. Anderson is an amazing teacher I do not believe that he did this. And if he did it to other kids then why didn't they come forward sooner. Girls just want attention and point fingers.

Wonder how long before their stories change.

A touch on the shoulder come on. Okay so to the girl that witnessed it. Really? So in a classroom full of students your telling me he touched her inaproprietly.So isn't it a coincidence that these 3 girls are best friends? I believe truth has been streched a bit. I can't believe this teacher is being quickly judged.It's just so strange to have a bunch students very upset saying this whole situation was streched and made out more then what it was. Its sad when teachers can no longer touch there students on the back or anything in a appropriate matter. I also agree lie detecter tests should be given to all of them. I could only hope this isn't a story strech because this man's life is ruined forever. This will be horrible if it's not true....if it is, girls I'm sorry this happened to you such a shame. But hopefully truth will prevail!

It's sad that the majority of this city automatically thinks these girls are not telling the truth because "they know this man and he could never do anything like that." Well, how many killers and rapists are out there who's neighbors and families said "I would have never guessed he could do something like that. He was such a nice man." you cannot assume they are lying because he is a so called nice man. By everyone automatically assuming they are lying, we are teaching our children not to come forward when something like this happens. It's SAD!!!

It's good to know that it'll be one group's words against an individual's words. Unless there's documented proof (i.e. photographic evidence) then how can words be the sole basis for conviction?

But naturally society has already convicted him. Let's hang him just because a few girls claim he touched them.

I bet these girls are lying about this. Teen girls want nothing but attention and will do anything to achieve it. These girls need to shut their mouths, stop lying, and stop trying to ruin the careers of good caring teachers. You girls (and the mother who has stupidly posted on here) are nothing but attention seekers who should just be quiet.

I'm pretty split on the issue.

The accused teacher came to IHS when I was a sophomore. I never had him for a class, but a lot of my friends talked negatively about him because of his grading style and homework load. I wouldn't put it past a couple teen girls who dislike him for similar reasons to just make up a story out of the blue, or to blow something like touching a shoulder way out of proportion.

To the people who claim these girls wouldn't make up a story for attention, remember last year's case with the girl from MTU who falsely cried rape? Lying about sexual abuse/assault for attention DOES happen. Not to mention, even though rape is a far more serious crime to falsify, false claims of it still DO happen.

I'm waiting to see what comes out of this case. On one hand, I wouldn't put it past teenage girls who have some malice against a teacher to make false accusations. But on the other, who really knows? These things do happen.

First off i am a student of the teacher that "sexually assaulted" these girls. This is taken way out of proportion and the term sexually assaulted means a completely different thing than what was happening. He may have touched the girls, and id have to say hes gaven me a pat on the back too. BIG DEAL. He's a very professional teacher and helps people more than most teachers ever could. Stop with the attention seeking, at least do it in a better way.

What is the world comingn to? Why all of a sudden, is there such an increase of CSC activity? Has it been going on all this time, or just becomming more evident? What happened to sex at home with your wife? Does everyone need to go above and beyond, and God help us, take chances with kids, students, co-workers, friends, and whomever? If this is true, by all means, take care of business. However, this is certainly one way to ruin someones life if it isnt. Between the high expense of defense, it is your character, your word, your self worth involved, and somehow will never be the same. Such a shame if it is done for malace. Lets be honest, years ago, you never saw the female students legs, belly-buttons, or their breasts out for all to see. There were dress codes. Leaving a lot to the imagination. Now, anything goes. The old saying,"they didnt make em like that when I was in school". That is NOT an excuse, but life is being human. Dont put that kind of temptation in front of people. I just hope that the victims involved will get thru this, and move on with life, and the suspect, if is deemed guilty, to get help, and serve the sentence given.

I am currently a female student at IHS. I had this teacher for two years of my high school career, not to mention being privately tutored during his prep time. During my experience the teacher acted as pure professional wanting nothing more than to teach me the curriculum.

I really hope these girls aren't lying. What they need to realize is that this is someones whole life they are dealing with. They shouldn't be taking this lightly.

Is this a railroad job? what proof do they have? Hearsay evidence?If it is false the mans life is ruined anyway-

this is ridiculous..Jesse Anderson did NOT do this. I had him in high school all 4 years and the situation is blown way out of proportion. Ironic how the girls are best friends and it both happened to them? I think not. I think there is truth being stretched in the problem and none of this is true. Attention much? I think so. Immaturity? A lot of it.

NOT. GUILTY.

Some bonehead actually had the testicular fortitude to tell one of the mothers that she has no business discussing her opinions on a public website. Are you that ignorant? Quite frankly she has the right to yell it from any rooftop, etc., that she feels fit. I do believe in innocent until proven guilty but I also do not live in la-la-land like some who do not believe that there are actually people out there who act inappropriately towards children, who use their authority over children telling then not to nark because no one will believe them, that they will be called liars, etc. These are probably all the same idiots who said boo hoo for the Mqt teacher who was accused, saying what a great man he was, that he could never do this, blah, blah, blah. He admitted it in court people! Love how the victims are always cast out as the bad people and the poor authority figure is so wrongly accused. Wake up! This happens quite often in schools, homes, churches, etc. Of course they don't go around groping every person they see. Of course they put their best face on for coworkers, bosses, friends, family, parents and others to see and think they are so wonderful. Why would they ever want to draw negative attention to themselves. Of course there are the rare few who are wrongly accused but that number is miniscule compared to those who are rightfully accused and those who probably even get away with their disgusting crimes. So, thank you girls for standing up, being brave and taking a stand. You will definitely have your day in court, etc., to tell the truth. Please stand up for what is right and true to protect yourselves and other girls. Do not be afraid of what the simple-minded country bumpkins think or say. They certainly are not important and do not matter. Only you and the safety of other kids do!

too bad they are lying,and you obviously don't know who the girls were either because they're lying and putting an innocent person in jail. good job guys.

People who say that these girls are saying this for attention need to keep their mouths shut! I am a sophomore at IHS and i saw this happen. And i am the friend of most of them. It happend to two of them who both happen to sit near me. STOP SAYING THEY ARE CRAVING FOR ATTENTON! THEY ARE UPSET ENOUGH.

If it turns our true I feel sorry for the girls. I also respect them for speaking out. I had a run in with a principal when I was young and never said anything because I was, and I am still embarrassed.

I recently read an article that lie detectors are accurate 99.9998 percent of the time. Give them all lie detectors and go from there. They are not admissable in court, but are a great investigative tool. If this teacher is guilty, the court system will take care of him. If these girls fabricated this story, then this teacher should sue them and their parents for every penny they are worth. There is no room in this world for this type of behavior by a teacher (if true) and for these type of lies by anyone (if lying).

i had his class 3rd hour, what a shame...

you don't wanna think these girls would lie about this. my father and uncle were both h.s. coaches (boys football and b-ball) i always said that if i were to become a coach of some sort that i would NEVER coach girls because all it would take is a false accusation to ruin your career, marriage and LIFE. BUT, with all thats been happening a true accusation wouldn't suprize me a bit. sad eh? hopefully someone will get to the bottom of this.

If you are a parent of one of the girls involved it is very inappropriate to make remarks. Act like a grown up and take your case up with the justice system. DO NOT plead your case here.

I have come to know this teacher throughout my daughters 4 years at IHS. This teacher has been nothing but professional and helpful to her. He has gone out of his way to give her guidance and advice with school and college selections. I think we need to wait and see what the facts are in this case before we judge anyone. I hope the girls involved know what they are accusing him of and the remifications of this accusation. If indeed he is innocent, his career at IHS most likely is over. It will be unfortunate to loose a good teacher. If he is guilty, I think the term "touching" should be explained more, and let him be judged on that basis. People can take anything the wrong way. I hope justice works this time!

you guys are dumb .. they wouldnt lie about somthing like that .. i know most of the girls it happened to .. they wouldnt lie about somthing like that. i am a sophomore .. he was my teacher .. honestly .. im not surprised. it just goes to show that youll never know whos out there doing it.
its just wrong.

I am stating that he is guilty because one of "these girls" or "attention seekers" IS my daughter and as I stated, I will stand by my child. She knows that if she has wrongfully accused this teacher, she will be held liable and there will be concequences to pay.

You state, I'm glad the girls came forward....who knows how long this has been going on. While I agree with you about everyone jumping the gun and assuming the girls are lying. You seem to be guilty of the same thing in assuming the teacher is guilty.

Those that say these girls are doing it for the "attention" are misguided. Why is it that when a TEEN girl comes forward from being "touched" by an ADULT male they are "seeing attention"? If I were to "seek attention", I definately would not want to be called a liar or looked down upon for coming forward. Since these girls came forward they have been harrassed by their peers, being called liars because this guy is "Cool" or as one said "God", I know him and he would never do this type of thing and called so many mean, hurtful things. These girls, by coming forward, are stopping this from happening to others by this person.
But what if they are not lying, what if this teacher has, could or would have gone further than just touching? What scars could this leave on an impressionable teenager that would last a lifetime and cause them so much pain and grief?
I do understand that people want to give the benefit of the doubt to the teacher, but as a parent, I am by my childs side all the way. I do agree that if someone comes forward and is found to be lying, they should be held liable, charged to the fullest extent of the law and pay punitive damages. Innocent until proven guilty is the way our country has been, but when it comes to an adult taking advantage of someone under the legal age and touching them innappropriately, they are guilty until proven innocent to me.

Recent events such as the Balloon Boy scenario have only demonstrated our society's current obsession with attracting attention to oneself. I don't think you can throw out any possibilities of these accusations being false. Besides, whatever happened to "presumption of innocence"?

15 years in a jail is a very serious charge.
I hope the students involved are also taking this very, very seriously.

Maybe Ishpeming and Marquette could collaborate and try to focus on ways to prevent CSC charges within the school districts. Upper Peninsula schools are not immune to these sort of issues just because we come from small towns. I'm interested to see how the District reacts to this.

My 6th grade teacher would not have hurt a child if his life depended on it! He was wrongly accused and parked his car in front of a train... We later found out she was angry with him and said things she couldn't take back... Now she lives with the guilt of causing his death! I can not tell you the number of students who "missed out" on his love and life in years to follow that TERRIBLE situation!

RIP BH!

Where have you been....that's all a teenager wants is attention.

Once again..innocent until proven guilty. People really need to remember that.

There are plenty of people who would like this type of attention. To say that people don't crave this type of attention isn't very accurate.

There are serial killers who kill for the attention and fame of it. They love to cause news and be the buzz. There are PLENTY of girls who falsely accuse people for such crimes every year.

Seriously? You think these girls would do this to "get attention"? Who in the world wants THAT kind of attention?

I went to IHS and am familiar with this teacher...let's please give him the benefit of the doubt until we know the truth. God knows high school girls can exaggerate a bit.

I am a mother of teen girls and am very upset that people automatically assume that the girl(s) are lying. Sure, there are some out there that will lie to get attention or try to get someone in trouble because they are mad at them. Based on my past experiences, it is a hard situation that these girls were in. A trusted teacher, coach and mentor violates you and you are afraid to say anything to anyone because then you become a "social outcast" and a liar. When something like this happens, you feel like it was your fault that he/she touched you, you think that maybe it'll stop if I ignore it, maybe they will get tired of it, if I say something I'll be in trouble, everyone will hate me if I say something, this is uncomfortable but..... There are so many thoughts and emotions that are involed with making the decision to tell someone. I'm glad these girls came forward and told someone, if they hadn't who knows how long this would have gone on or how far it would have gone.

Sexual assault is a very serious accusation indeen. But as a young girl of 12 or 13 I was sexually assaulted by my mothers boyfriend on several occassions and never said a word. I lived with that for nearly 30 years before I finally confronted him. Of course he denied it and said I was nuts. But it felt good to do it and get that monkey off my back. I have lived a life with many years of drug and alcohol problems. I went voluntarily to counseling to find out what was wrong with me. Well I feared coming out about this when I was young because of what people would think about me. And would they even believe me? I am hoping that these girls are being honest and if so I am proud of them for speaking out. I learned that this man who sexually assaulted me went on to violate many others after me and I could have saved them if I was brave enough.

All students have to do if they're in a vindictive mood is point and accuse! If the teacher is innocent suddenly his/her career is ruined and they're facing a long expensive legal battle to exonerate themselves from falsehoods and lies! If these girls are truthful then justice should be forthcoming . If they're lying then punitive charges should be brought against them. Their age should not excuse their actions!

Not one, but two stories today about teachers/coaches and sexual assaults. Lovely.