Jaelim Kim
Nov.12.98

This article reports that Mary Kay LeTourneau was arrested again. LeTourneau, a former grade teacher, pleaded guilty of second- degree child rape in August (1997). Because she began having sex with the boy, 13-year-old, since 1996 and delivered baby girl in may 1997. She, however, was released from a jail in Jan. 1998. Nevertheless, LeTourneau was not permitted to contact with the boy under the terms of her release, she met him in a car again and they were found by the police. So she was arrested again.

I heard the news that LeTourneau delivered boy's second baby and both of them insisted that she is not guilty because they love each other. Trough that news, I knew about this story so that I was wondering about full story. That is incredible story. Is that possible 35year-old school teacher and 13 year old boy's love? I don't think so. I think, it is pretty though to understand to Americans, too. This article didn't use direct expressions to express their negative point of views. However we can read their negative point of view, especially third paragraph of second page (about their love). I think this article is pretty clear to understand.

#CONVICT(verb): to prove or officially announce that someone is guilty of a crime after a trial. Convict(noun)
Conviction(noun)

"Teacher who was convicted of having sex with 13-year-old student was arrested."

#COMPULSION(noun): a strong and unreasonable desire that is difficult to control. Compulsive(adjective)
Compulsory(adjective)

"It just underscores how deep-rooted this compulsion is."

#FIXATED (adjective): always thinking or talking about one particular thing.
Fixation(noun)
Fixative(noun)
Fixed(adjective)
Fix(verb and noun)

"She was fixated on this one boy."

#PLEAD(verb): to state in a court of law whether or not you are guilty of a crime. Pleadingly(adverb)

"LeToureau pleaded guilty in august to two counts of second degree child rape."

#DEVIANCY(noun)deviant behavior (behavior that considered strange and morally unacceptable. especially sexual behavior.
Deviant(adjective)
Deviate(verb & adjective)

" LeToureau was undergoing a three-year sexual deviancy treatment under the terms of her sentencing."

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