A former private school teacher, who was nicknamed “Mr. Wonderful,” has been charged with three counts of rape involving two of his former students.
Matthew Rutledge, 64, walked into Berkshire Superior Court in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Wednesday for his arraignment after Melissa Fares, 33, and Hilary Simon, 39, accused their teacher of abusing them when they were students at Miss Hall’s School. The abuse allegedly happened between 2000 and 2010. He pleaded not guilty.
The allegations include claims Rutledge groomed and repeatedly abused students, according to statements released by the Berkshire District Attorney’s Office.
BallShapedMan@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
Back in 2014 I served on a jury where an elementary school teacher was accused of molesting his best friends 9 year old daughter.
We found him guilty. I still remember the defendants families reaction. My interpretation was Dad knew exactly who his son was. Mom was hurt but not shocked. His sister had no clue and was devastated. I can’t still hear her scream when the verdict was read.