Overview

• Christina Formella, a 30-year-old special education teacher, has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and criminal sexual assault involving a 15-year-old student.
• The alleged abuse occurred during a December 2023 tutoring session before school hours at Downers Grove South High School.
• Prosecutors revealed that Formella kept a 'memoir' on her phone, allegedly expressing emotional attachment to the victim and frustration over their 'relationship.'
• Formella denies the allegations, claiming the explicit evidence was fabricated by the victim as part of a blackmail scheme.
• She remains free on bond under conditions barring her from contact with minors or school grounds, with her next court appearance scheduled for April 14, 2025.