A young girl whose name was redacted on the police report alleged being sexually abused by her middle school principal. Referring to her simply as "the girl" feels dehumanizing, so I'll call her "Mia." The principal's name was Mr. Downey.
The abuse, Mia said, started when she was 16 years old It started with Downey hugging her in his office and kissing her on the lips. He took her to various locations for sexual intercourse: motels, his mother's house, his own house, and the school.
Mia was able to give the police substantiating documentation, including datebooks and paperwork from the Planned Parenthood showing that both she and Downy attended her abortion appointment. Police interviewed Downey's wife, who had since divorced him, and Mia's friend, both of whom related information that supports Mia's allegations.
Downey entered a guilty plea and was sentenced to 3 years for two counts of felony Child Seduction after Mia made a statement to the court that she suffered mental trauma from the experience.
Other sources:
- "Former principal accused of sex with student," WBOI News, December 30, 2021
- "Ex-New Haven Middle School principal sentenced for sexual relationship with student," Channel 15 News, May 27, 2022
- "Ex-middle school principal who admitted to sex crimes involving a student sentenced," Channel 21 News, May 27, 2022
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