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Illinois Teacher Accused of Sexual Abuse Allegedly Kept 'Memoir' About Student

Christina Formella, a special education teacher, denies allegations of abusing a 15-year-old student as new evidence, including explicit texts and a 'memoir,' emerges ahead of her April 14 court date.

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Christina Formella / DuPage County State’s Attorney Office

Overview

  • Christina Formella, 30, a special education teacher in Illinois, has been charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault involving a 15-year-old student.
  • The allegations stem from a December 2023 tutoring session, with explicit text messages and a 'memoir' found on Formella's phone cited as key evidence by prosecutors.
  • Formella denies any sexual relationship with the student, claiming the text messages were fabricated and the 'memoir' was an outlet for anxiety unrelated to the victim.
  • Bodycam footage from her March 16, 2025, arrest shows an emotional Formella, who is now out on bond under conditions barring contact with minors or entry to the school.
  • Her next court appearance is scheduled for April 14, 2025, as the case continues to draw significant public attention and raises concerns about misuse of authority in educational settings.