ABC7: Former MCPS teacher says he abused 14-year-old girl because he was always drunk or high

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ROCKVILLE, Md. (ABC7) — A former Montgomery County teacher says he showed up to work drunk or high nearly every day --- and that was his defense for having sexual relations with one of his former middle school students.
Robert Wilson III stood stoic Tuesday morning as a judge sentenced him to 18 months in prison.
In April, Montgomery County Police arrested Wilson III for having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl at Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring.
Wilson III, who was a para-educator at Loiederman, met the girl in October 2014 through an after school math club that he supervised. The girl was 13-years-old at the time.
For the next six months, Wilson III would meet the girl (almost daily) in a school stairwell free of security cameras. There the two would kiss and inappropriately touch one another, court records state.
At sentencing, Wilson III's public defender blamed her client's actions on an alcohol and marijuana addiction, which according to court records, was so severe, Wilson III was at a nearly constant state of intoxication.
Prosecutors say because of the repeated abuse, the teenage victim now suffers from a loss of appetite, sleepless nights and a mood disorder.
Wilson III apologized in court, saying he'll have to explain his actions to his six-month-old daughter when she grows up.
Following sentencing, Wilson III's family left court quite upset, shouting that other Montgomery County teachers have been convicted of worse crimes, and add that those individuals got-off with lighter sentences.
Montgomery County Circuit Court judge Nelson Rupp however saw things differently saying, "No prison time would send the wrong message."
In addition to his 18 month prison sentence, Wilson III will have to register as a Maryland sex offender, undergo random drug testing, substance abuse treatment; mental health consultations and refrain from supervising minors, aside from his two young children.

MCPS Educator charged with sexual abuse of minor

...Wilson allegedly met the student underneath a set of stairs at the school where there were no cameras. The two would “kiss and touch,” according to court documents.
Police said it is believed the incidents occurred from October 2014 through March. Wilson gave the student his cell phone number while he was helping her with homework, according to police. They also exchanged phone calls and texts.
There was also another incident between the two where Wilson allegedly fondled the girl at the apartment building where the student lived, police said.
Police said the student last had contact with Wilson at the end of March, when he left the school to start a new job...

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Former Loiederman Middle School employee arrested for inappropriate contact with a student | WJLA.com

Former MCPS employee arrested for inappropriate contact with a student | WJLA.com

...Robert Otis Wilson, 23, a former paraeducator at Loiederman Middle School, was arrested by Montgomery County Police for inappropriate contact with a female student, authorities said Friday morning.

A paraeducator is a school employee who works under the supervison of a teacher.
Wilson has been charged with one count of sex abuse of a minor and three counts of third degree sex offense. The incidents occurred between October 2014 and March 2015.

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Special Education Paraeducator - "some of the alleged conduct that led to his arrest may have occurred on school property."

...A former Montgomery County paraeducator is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old female student.

Robert Otis Wilson III, 23, was arrested Thursday night, Montgomery County Police said.

Further details about the allegations have not been released, but Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) said in a statement in part, "We are very concerned and disturbed about the allegations against Mr. Wilson and that some of the alleged conduct that led to his arrest may have occurred on school property."

MCPS said Wilson is currently on administrative leave.

He had worked for MCPS since August 2013, when he started as a special education paraeducator. He later applied for a job at the Division of Food and Nutrition Services warehouse, and began that position March 30.

Wilson also worked as the assistant track coach at Wheaton High School for the past two years.

Members of both school communities are being notified about the arrest, MCPS said.

MCPS said the sex assault allegation came to the attention of a staff member at A. Mario Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring earlier this month. The claim was then reported to Child Protective Services and the Montgomery County Police Department...

...Authorities interviewed Wilson on Tuesday. They say he admitted he had feelings toward the victim and that he knew it was wrong due to their age difference and his position as a paraeducator...

 http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Montgomery-County-Middle-School-Teacher-Accused-of-Sexually-Assaulting-Student-301199561.html

Charges Files on Loiederman Middle School Special Education Para-Educator

Charge and Disposition Information

(Each Charge is listed separately. The disposition is listed below the Charge)

Charge No:

001Description:SEX ABUSE MINOR

Statute:	CR.3.602.(b)(1)Description:SEX ABUSE MINOR
Amended Date:	CJIS Code:1 0322MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X

Incident Date From:

10/01/2014

To:

03/31/2015

Victim Age:

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Charge No:

002Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE

Statute:	CR.3.307Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE
Amended Date:	CJIS Code:3 3600MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X

Incident Date From:

10/01/2014

To:

03/31/2015

Victim Age:

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Charge No:

003Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE

Statute:	CR.3.307Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE
Amended Date:	CJIS Code:3 3600MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X

Incident Date From:

10/01/2014

To:

03/31/2015

Victim Age:

---

Charge No:

004Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE

Statute:	CR.3.307Description:SEX OFFENSE THIRD DEGREE
Amended Date:	CJIS Code:3 3600MO/PLL:Probable Cause:X

Incident Date From:

10/01/2014

To:

03/31/2015

Victim Age:

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Educator accused of sexually abusing minor student at Silver Spr - DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG

Educator accused of sexually abusing minor student at Silver Spr - DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG

 SILVER SPRING, Md. -
A Montgomery County educator, accused of sexually abusing a minor student, is in police custody.
Robert Otis Wilson III was arrested late Thursday night at his Silver Spring home. He is charged with 4 counts of sex abuse after investigators say he was involved in an inappropriate relationship with a 14-year-old female student at the school where he taught.
Wilson, who is described as a para-educator formerly at Loiederman Middle School in Silver Spring, is accused of meeting with the student and engaging in inappropriate touching and kissing beginning in October of 2014.
Wilson, who was assisting the girl with after-school work, allegedly met the student under a stairwell where no security cameras were present. Police say this occurred once a day for several months...