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“Lock Her Up”: Teacher Grins In Mugshot After Physical “Affair” With 15YO Boy Lands Her In Jail
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“Lock Her Up”: Teacher Grins In Mugshot After Physical “Affair” With 15YO Boy Lands Her In Jail

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A North Texas teacher was seen smiling in her mugshot after being arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a former student.

Angela Barnes, a teacher at Carroll Middle School in Southlake, was taken into custody by officials on Monday. 

She was charged with the sexual assault of a child and for having an improper relationship between a student and teacher.

Highlights
  • Middle school teacher Angela Barnes was arrested for sexual assaulting a 15-year-old student.
  • Investigation began in September after a tip-off about the teacher.
  • Only 310 of 1,000 sexual assaults are reported; more than 65% go unnoticed.

A teacher from Texas was seen grinning in her mugshot after being taken into custody for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a teenage student

Image credits: Google Maps

Investigators had been looking into Barnes since September after receiving a tip that the teacher was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old boy, according to Daily Mail.

Officials discovered evidence of the 45-year-old woman engaging in sexual activity with the teenager off-campus between June and July of this year.

At the time of writing, police believe there are no other victims but have asked anyone with information to come forward.

Following the news, the school released a statement, saying, “The safety and security of all students is always our top priority and any allegations of adult misconduct are addressed promptly and reported immediately to the proper authorities.

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“There are no further details to share at this time as the investigation continues.” 

Commenters expressed their disgust regarding the “ridiculous” situation 

Image credits: Keller Police Department

“I’m so sick of these women getting off with a slap on the wrist instead of the lengthy prison sentences that they should get,” wrote someone. “BOYS AND MEN MATTER. THEY CAN BE ABUSED. Enough of this garbage. 

“Let’s make women accountable for themselves — sane women would really appreciate that. I would!” 

One said, “I don’t understand! There is nothing I want from a 15 year old boy! Gross lady!”

One user commented, “I have a 14 year old son. The thought of a sick 45 year old woman abusing him makes me ill! Lock her up and throw away the key!” 

Image credits: Angela Barnes

Another person posed the question, “Historically school predators have been predominantly male, the fact so many female teachers are getting caught these days it begs the question have they been getting away with it all along?”

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According to The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), only 310 out of every 1,000 sexual assaults are reported to the police. This means that more than 65% of cases go unreported.

Barnes’ arrest comes two weeks after another 14-year-old boy revealed how traumatized he was after being raped by a 46-year-old teacher

Image credits: Cottonbro Studio/pexels

Michelle Solis, a married mother-of-two, locked a young boy in a classroom and sexually assaulted him on the day he was graduating eighth grade.

The incident happened in 2021 at Sycamore Middle School in Gridley, California, and left the victim “traumatized with feelings of isolation.”

Solis admitted to the attack and was sentenced to four years in state prison in July.

One person labeled the attack as a “profound disregard for ethics”

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Bret Sander
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1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm tired of the trend of saying," she had sexual relations" with a student. No, she groomed and raped him. This double standard of language between male and female rapists needs to stop.

DudeFortitude (He/Him)
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rape is rape. No matter what. And rape should be jail for life. I don't know if it is, but based on this, it isn't, which is f*****g absurd. Give me one reason why rape shouldn't be treated as murder in court. (This is my opinion.)

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Jaya
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey BP, I fixed your title for you: "Teacher Grins In Mugshot After Sexually Abusing A Child"

Carl Roberts
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to repeat what others have said. If this was a male teacher , the headline would be "Teacher smiles after being arrested for RAPING a 15 year old student". Why does the media go soft when the rapist is a female. Rape is rape. It's not an "affair", it's not a "relationship:...it's RAPE.

Kurtz Frausun
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stories like this always attract comments like "Oh man...he wasn't complaining! LUCKY!" But you're looking back at 15 with adult eyes. At the time, you mentally aren't prepared for this. Simple FACT. You're not only dealing with an adult but a power dynamic with her being a teacher. And if they were both male...oh boy. That crowd suddenly gets REALLY quiet and wants the teacher on a pike.

LaserBrain
Community Member
1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably true. Most normal guys would probably say "I wish that happened to me." But in reality, even though he may be physically capable, it's quite possible he was manipulated into it, and not psychologically mature. On the other hand, if he was willing, I don't know what to say. I at 15 would have considered myself able to choose whether or not to give consent.

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Booster Booey
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a horrible, horrible person. She needs to be locked up for a very long time if not forever.

Melissa Harris
Community Member
1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There needs to be more aweaness and research on female sexual predators.

Kylie
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything else aside, I'm not too sure I'd call that a grin. Looks more like a grimace to me. What kind of sicko adult woman is attracted to a 15 year old BOY?

marianne eliza
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will posit that she was flattered by any male's attention. It made her feel young, attractive, and desirable. I could have directed her to a couple of "cougar" bars around here. But most of those guys want rich women.

Id row
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like with cops, maybe if you paid them a decent wage you'd attract applicants who aren't psychotic.

Bret Sander
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm tired of the trend of saying," she had sexual relations" with a student. No, she groomed and raped him. This double standard of language between male and female rapists needs to stop.

DudeFortitude (He/Him)
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Rape is rape. No matter what. And rape should be jail for life. I don't know if it is, but based on this, it isn't, which is f*****g absurd. Give me one reason why rape shouldn't be treated as murder in court. (This is my opinion.)

Load More Replies...
Jaya
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey BP, I fixed your title for you: "Teacher Grins In Mugshot After Sexually Abusing A Child"

Carl Roberts
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm going to repeat what others have said. If this was a male teacher , the headline would be "Teacher smiles after being arrested for RAPING a 15 year old student". Why does the media go soft when the rapist is a female. Rape is rape. It's not an "affair", it's not a "relationship:...it's RAPE.

Kurtz Frausun
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stories like this always attract comments like "Oh man...he wasn't complaining! LUCKY!" But you're looking back at 15 with adult eyes. At the time, you mentally aren't prepared for this. Simple FACT. You're not only dealing with an adult but a power dynamic with her being a teacher. And if they were both male...oh boy. That crowd suddenly gets REALLY quiet and wants the teacher on a pike.

LaserBrain
Community Member
1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably true. Most normal guys would probably say "I wish that happened to me." But in reality, even though he may be physically capable, it's quite possible he was manipulated into it, and not psychologically mature. On the other hand, if he was willing, I don't know what to say. I at 15 would have considered myself able to choose whether or not to give consent.

Load More Replies...
Booster Booey
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a horrible, horrible person. She needs to be locked up for a very long time if not forever.

Melissa Harris
Community Member
1 week ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There needs to be more aweaness and research on female sexual predators.

Kylie
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Everything else aside, I'm not too sure I'd call that a grin. Looks more like a grimace to me. What kind of sicko adult woman is attracted to a 15 year old BOY?

marianne eliza
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will posit that she was flattered by any male's attention. It made her feel young, attractive, and desirable. I could have directed her to a couple of "cougar" bars around here. But most of those guys want rich women.

Id row
Community Member
1 week ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just like with cops, maybe if you paid them a decent wage you'd attract applicants who aren't psychotic.

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