Gilbert, ARIZONA

July - Victim objection to the plea agreement. Judge agrees to defer acceptance.
September - Sentenced (sorta) to 10 years of probation.



Dec 19, 2007 -
Gay Lyn Turley, 42, a Mesa High School teacher, coach and an employee at the Mesa Aquatic Center, was arrested on ten counts of sexual contact with a minor.

The sexual relationship with the girl began when she was 16-years-old and dated from 2003 through 2005. The victim is now 20. Turley admitted the relationship.

Gilbert Police are concerned that there may be additional victims in this case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Gilbert Police Department at 480-503-6500.

Dec 21 - The former student who accused Turley was arrested earlier this year on domestic violence charges. The arrest was made in August after the former student allegedly assaulted Mesa High School teacher and coach Gay Lyn Turley, 42, in her Gilbert home, police said.

She was also charged with disorderly conduct and criminal damage. The two had been living together since 2005, and were romantically involved since 2003. However, the former student recently moved out, police said. Turley is on paid leave.

NOT GUILTY PLEA Jan 18, 2008 - Turley pleaded not guilty to charges of having sexual conduct with a former student.

GUILTY PLEA - SENTENCING DELAYED July 24, 2008 - Turley pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual conduct with a minor, but the victim objected to the agreement that could mean Turley would only be charged with a misdemeanor.

Deputy County Attorney Harold Brenneman Jr. asked Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Helene Abrams to defer accepting the plea after hearing the victim's objections. Abrams granted his request and scheduled sentencing for Aug. 27

The charge is a class six felony and can be reduced to a misdemeanor because the victim was more than 15 years when the crime occurred. The difference would be one year in prison on the felony or six months in jail on the misdemeanor conviction.

SENTENCED (Sorta) September 20 - Turley was sentenced (sorta) to 10 years of probation. She will have to register as a sex offender. She must also surrender her teaching certificate.