Catholic Prep School Teacher Indicted On Child Sex Charges

A prosecutor in Ohio announced the indictment of a former teacher at a private all-male Catholic prep school had engaged in illicit sexual relations with a student.

Hamilton County prosecutor Melissa Powers announced October 29 that teacher Emily Nutley (42) was indicted for six counts of sexual battery, which is a felony of the third degree. The woman face as many as 15 years in prison if convicted on all charges in the suburban Cincinnati jurisdiction. In addition, she would register as a sex offender if convicted.

In a statement, Prosecutor Powers said, “Let me be very clear: this is child sexual abuse.”

Powers said, “This is absolutely unacceptable and reprehensible conduct from an adult towards a minor child.” She added, “This child was in need of help and guidance but instead found an adult looking to act out her perverted sexual desires. This child was the victim of an adult predator who should never again have a role that puts her in contact with children. She used this child for her own sexual gratification while taking advantage of the position she held.”

Powers stressed, “Let me be very clear: this is child sexual abuse.”

The former teacher had supervised a program to assist students having academic challenges. According to the prosecutor, Nutley allegedly met a 17-year-old male through the academic program and later maintained more contact with him outside of school hours. 

Allegedly, the teacher texted the boy with sexually explicit messages, as well as nude photographs. According to the prosecutor, she began having sexual relations with the boy in November 2023. hip with the underage student in mid-November 2023. “Nutley is alleged to have performed oral sex on the male victim at least one time while on the campus of St. Xavier High School and one additional time while off campus,” said Powers.

Nutley stands accused of having coitus with the male student “after hours while in her office at the school.” When the boy tried to end the relationship, Nutley is alleged to have continued contact via text messages. 

School administrators began an internal probe into the allegations. When they collected evidence, the Springfield Township police were notified. St. Xavier High School released a statement: “We appreciate the unwavering commitment of our faculty, staff, and administration to the safety, well-being, and dignity of every student entrusted to our care. We believe this case to be an isolated incident.”

“At this time, we respectfully ask for continued prayers for the well-being of our students, their families, our entire staff, and for all individuals impacted by abuse. We remain committed to providing a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for our entire St. Xavier community,” the statement read. The school urged students who have experienced sexual abuse by a faculty member to contact the police. 

Powers vowed that her office would prosecute this case “fully and thoroughly to ensure that justice is served.”  Nutley is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 8.