COLONIE, N.Y., August 2, 2005
Sex Scandal Rocks Catholic High
Female Teacher Accused Of Having Sex With Male Students
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Beth Geisel walks past media as she turns herself in to police Monday (AP)
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Because that student was of legal age to give consent, there were no charges filed. But his attorney, John Aretakis, says Geisel acted inappropriately on a school trip to Florida with students in February, and the CBA should have acted sooner.
"CBA has said to me, and I quote, 'Fine. She drank with kids. She passed out drinking. She provided alcohol. That's in February. How does that give us notice that she would have sex with several children in May?' That was irresponsible," asserted Aretakis.
The CBA adamantly denies any cover-up.
Police point out sex with an under-aged boy is just as serious as with a girl, though its not always treated that way.
"Unfortunately," says Colonie Police Chief Steve Heider, "our society precludes a lot of young men from reporting it, because it is thought of a conquest, not a victimization."
Geisel was sent to the Albany County jail without bail.
Her four children, one son the same age as the victim, are in the custody of their father, who heads Key Bank.
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