Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old former counselor at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual battery after having sex with a 17-year-old student in her office. She must also register as a Tier 3 sex offender for life.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old former counselor at St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual battery after having sex with a 17-year-old student in her office. She must also register as a Tier 3 sex offender for life.
Trending- 1 Late 2023: Emily Nutley initiated the sexual relationship with the student.
- 2 October 7, 2024: Student told his parents about the situation.
- 3 October 8, 2024: Student met with school administrators.
- 4 October 11, 2024: St. Xavier High School fired Nutley after an internal investigation.
- 5 April (2025): Emily Nutley pleaded guilty to sexual battery.
- 6 Tuesday (June 10, 2025): Emily Nutley was sentenced to three years in prison.
- Emily Nutley sentenced to three years in prison
- Emily Nutley must register as a Tier 3 sex offender for life
- The student victim will suffer long-term consequences
- Nutley is undergoing a treatment program for sex crimes
What: Emily Nutley, a 43-year-old former school counselor, was sentenced to three years in prison for sexual battery. She had initiated a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old male student, sending him nude photos and having at least four sexual encounters in her office. She also threatened suicide and paid him to keep quiet when he tried to end the relationship.
When: Sentencing occurred on Tuesday (implied June 10, 2025). Nutley pleaded guilty in April. The sexual relationship began in late 2023. The student disclosed the situation on October 7, 2024, and Nutley was fired on October 11, 2024.
Where: St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Why: Nutley initiated and exploited the relationship, preying on a defenseless student. The defense attributed her behavior to mental illness, alcohol abuse, and unresolved trauma from past sexual abuse, her brother's death, and marriage dissolution.
How: Nutley used her position as a counselor to initiate contact with the student, sending explicit messages and engaging in sexual acts. She attempted to conceal the relationship through threats and payments.