Jonathan Edward Kirk (Walton, West Virginia), 34 (born 26 April 1978), former physical education & health teacher and assistant varsity football coach at PikeView High School, Mercer County Schools, Princeton, West Virginia, "charged with 18 felonies of sex abuse" Previously worked for: Oak Hill High School, Fayette County Schools, Oak Hill, West Virginia WVNS TV: Mercer County teacher resigns after sexual misconduct allegations (Jan 29 2013) A local high school teacher has resigned after several female students alleged sexual misconduct ... Mercer County School Superintendent Deborah Akers confirms with 59News that Jonathan Kirk, a physical education and health teacher for PikeView High School, resigned earlier this week. Tags:
Princeton Times: PikeView High School teacher resigns amid allegations of sexual misconduct (Jan 29 2013) The Mercer County Board of Education accepted the resignation of PikeView High School Physical Education teacher Jonathan Kirk Tuesday evening. Kirk tendered his letter of resignation effective immediately on Jan. 28. Board President Greg Prudich informed his fellow board members that Kirk allegedly violated Board Policy G-24(Employee Code of Conduct) by sending inappropriate messages and suggestions to female students ... Upon learning of the allegations, Mercer County Schools Superintendent Deborah Akers met with Kirk and issued an immediate suspension for 30 working days on Jan. 15. The board of education also moved to approve the suspension Tuesday evening.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Amid police investigation, PikeView High School teacher resigns (Jan 29 2013) A PikeView High School teacher and coach resigned Tuesday amid an investigation by the West Virginia State Police. Mercer County School Board Member Mary Alice Kaufman confirmed the board accepted the resignation of Jonathan Kirk, a PikeView High School physical education teacher and assistant varsity football coach, Tuesday evening.
WVNS TV: Former PikeView Coach arrested for misconduct with students (Mar 18 2013) On Monday afternoon, police arrested [Jonathan] Kirk on charges that resulted from their investigation. Those charges included three counts of Use of Obscene Matter with Intent to Seduce a Minor; three counts of Use of Minors in Filming Sexually Explicit Conduct; three counts of Distribution/Display to a Minor of Obscene Matter; tour counts of Sexual Abuse and five counts of Soliciting a Minor by Computer. State Police said there were multiple victims all were 16 to 18-years old. 59News reported in January that more than two girls at the school made accusations against Kirk.
WVNS TV: New details into former Mercer County teacher's arrest (Mar 18 2013) The investigation led Sgt. Clemons to interview 11 alleged victims ages 16 to 18, all dating back to 2010. 59 News got a copy of the criminal complaint that details 7 of the alleged victim's accounts of what happened. While the criminal complaint is graphic, the accusations alleged Kirk had inappropriate relations with several students. According to the complaint, it alleged Kirk communicated with several females in person and online in a sexual manner. It also alleged, Kirk inappropriately touched, asked for sexual favors, sent explicit pictures and requested explicit pictures from several alleged victims.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph: Former PikeView High School teacher and coach arrested on 18 counts of sexual-related charges [VIDEO] (Mar 18 2013) Jonathan Kirk, 34, a former physical education teacher and assistant varsity football coach, is charged with use of obscene matter with intent to seduce a minor, use of minors in filming sexually explicit content, distribution and display of obscene matter, sexual abuse by a parent or custodian, and soliciting a minor via computer, according to Sgt. M.D. Clemons, with the Crimes Against Children Unit of the West Virginia State Police. In all, Clemons said Kirk is facing 18 separate counts.
WOAY TV: Former Pikeview High School teacher arrested on 18 felony charges (Mar 18 2013) State Police have charged [Jonathan] Kirk [with] 18 felonies. Three counts of use of obscene matter to seduce a minor; three counts of use of minors in filming sexually explicit conduct; three counts of distribution and display to minors of obscene matter; four counts of sexual abuse by parent, guardian or custodian; five counts of solicitation of a minor by computer. All of Kirk's victims were students at the high school.
West Virginia Gazette: Police: Mercer County teacher abused multiple girls (Mar 19 2013) [Jonathan Edward] Kirk allegedly fondled several female students and used social media and text messages to send them sexual images, Baylous said. At least 12 victims came forward and Baylous said there could be more.
New trial date set for former teacher charged with sexual abuse PRINCETON — A new trial date was set Monday for a former PikeView High School coach charged with multiple counts of sexual abuse involving students. Defense attorneys for Jonathan Kirk, 35, a former physical education teacher and coach at the high school ... Continue reading... http://www.register-herald.com/latestnews/x1396855810/New-trial-date-set-for-former-teacher-charged-with-sexual-abuse
Teacher accused of sexual abuse requests venue change for trial Jonathan Kirk is scheduled to stand trial July 29 in Mercer County Circuit Court and has asked the court to move the trial to another county because of pre-trial publicity. During a hearing on Monday, Judge William Sadler said he would rule on the request on July 11. Continue reading... http://wvmetronews.com/2014/05/20/teacher-accused-of-sexual-abuse-requests-venue-change-for-trial/
Former Mercer County teacher pleads guilty to sexual abuse by a guardian, other charges PRINCETON — A former Mercer County teacher facing multiple charges related to alleged ... the guilty plea Monday before Circuit Court Judge William Sadler. Kirk was arrested in March 2013 and charged with 19 felony charges including multiple counts ... Continue reading... http://www.bdtonline.com/breakingnews/x864250220/Former-Mercer-County-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-sexual-abuse-by-a-guardian-other-charges
Ex-Mercer teacher pleads guilty to sex charges Media outlets report that 36-year-old Jonathan Edward Kirk of Walton pleaded guilty Monday to first-degree sexual abuse and distributing obscene materials to minors. Kirk is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 25 in Mercer County Circuit Court. Continue reading... http://sundaygazettemail.com/article/20140722/GZ01/140729815/1101
Ex-Mercer teacher pleads guilty to sex charges Judge William Sadler had rejected an earlier plea agreement. Kirk formerly was a teacher and coach at PikeView High School. He resigned after the investigation began. He was arrested in March 2013. Independent Rabel joins Mooney-Casey race in W.Va. Continue reading... http://www.wvva.com/story/26078391/ex-mercer-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-sex-charges
Ex-Mercer teacher pleads guilty to sex charges Judge William Sadler had rejected an earlier plea agreement. Kirk formerly was a teacher and coach at PikeView High School. He resigned after the investigation began. He was arrested in March 2013. Continue reading... http://sundaygazettemail.com/article/20140722/GZ01/140729801/1101
Ex-Mercer teacher pleads guilty to sex charges Judge William Sadler had rejected an earlier plea agreement. Kirk formerly was a teacher and coach at PikeView High School. He resigned after the investigation began. He was arrested in March 2013. Continue reading... http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/article/Ex-Mercer-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-sex-charges-5637662.php
Former teacher pleads guilty to abusing students Jonathan Kirk, 34, pleaded to five counts of distribution of obscene material, two counts of sexual abuse by a guardian and one count solicitation by a computer. His sentencing is set for Aug. 25. Continue reading... http://wvmetronews.com/2014/07/22/former-teacher-pleads-guilty-to-abusing-students/
Former Mercer teacher gets 30 to 40 years for sex abuse involving students A former PikeView High School teacher was sentenced Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court to a term of 30 to 40 years in prison for his actions involving female students. Jonathan Edward Kirk, 36, was found guilty of nine felony counts, including solicitation of a minor by a computer and sexual abuse by a guardian or custodian. ... Kirk could be eligible for parole within 15 years, but there is no guarantee he could be granted parole. Upon his release, Kirk must register as a sex offender for the rest of his life. He will then be subject to five years probation followed by 15 years of supervised release. Continue reading... http://www.bdtonline.com/news/article_c1514ea4-2c65-11e4-893c-001a4bcf887a.html