A special education teacher accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student in Downers Grove, Illinois, allegedly maintained notes about their relationship on her phone.
The individual was arrested after being identified as 30-year-old Christina Hormera, who faces charges of two counts of aggravated criminal abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault of a minor. people This information was reported Thursday.
Currently, the woman is accused of keeping a “memoir” on her mobile phone’s notes app, where she allegedly stated that she “hates” the victim who was “misled” by her.
She is reported to have also written that the two would never reunite, describing it not as a second choice, but “the best thing you've ever had.”
The outlet indicated that the suspect expressed hope that the victim would reach out to her to mend their alleged relationship. However, Golenla reportedly claimed she would move on with her life because he was not whom she believed him to be.
During questioning, the married suspect purportedly asserted that the app served as an outlet for her anxiety and that she was referring to her spouse. She also denied any sexual involvement with the victim.
Moreover, Formella had previously alleged being threatened by the victim, describing him as attractive, according to Breitbart news. The outlet reported that the suspect did not assault the student during a tutoring session at Downers Grove South High School in December 2023, after the victim’s mother discovered a text on his phone related to the alleged assault.
The outlet elaborated:
“She claimed that one day, [the boy] I found my phone unattended, entered my passcode… I sent a message to his phone, deleted the message from his phone, and kept it on my phone menacingly.”
Formella contends that she is “too much” of her looks and kindness, making her an easy target for blackmail.
As per court documents, Ferterra stated, “She looks attractive so everyone is drawn to her. [the boy]. ”
Prior to the allegations, Formella was the soccer coach at the school.
Video footage captures the moment an officer apprehended her in March, as she began to cry in the back of the police vehicle:
According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (Rain) Website, child sexual abuse constitutes “a form of child abuse, encompassing sexual acts involving minors. A child is incapable of consenting to any form of sexual activity.”
“Perpetrators do not need to be adults to harm a child. They can have relationships with children, including older siblings, friends, family members, teachers, coaches, caregivers, or parents of other children,” the site states.
