Teacher's Aide Accused of Sending Dirty Texts
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Posted: 12:04 PM Nov 18, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:45 AM Nov 19, 2008
 Reporter: Tamara Evans
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A teacher's aide and assistant coach is accused of sending explicit text messages to students.

Brandon Rousey of Richmond was supposed to be coaching and teaching students at Madison Middle School, but police say he was text messaging several girls, trying to convince at least one student to engage in sexual actiivty.

The 23-year old was arrested Monday afternoon. Police were investigating complaints from several parents who said a school employee was sending sexual text messages to their daughters.

Police say only one victim, a 13-year old girl, has come forward so far, but they expect more students could come forward. Police say there is not evidence of any sexual contact.

Rousey was employed at EKU through the AmeriCorps job placement program. He was a teachers aide and assistant football coach.

The Madison County Schools superintendent sent a letter to the media alerting them about the situation and maintained that students' safety is the school system's priority.

"I would like to be clear that the safety and well-being of each of our students is a paramount responsibility that we take very seriously," Superintendent Thomas Floyd wrote in the letter.

Rousey was arrested, but bonded out of jail Tuesday afternoon.

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Posted by: anon Location: lex on Nov 22, 2008 at 12:53 AM
this is exactly why there are LAWS PROTECTING MINORS!!! yes, it is POSSIBLE the girls gave him their cell numbers, but HE is the one to text. also, we have to remember they are CHILDREN and he is an ADULT. if anything, he should have known better then to "joke" or whatever happened and he should have turned any student(s) who made advances toward him (if any) into the principal. at the least, he is guilty of crazy-poor judgement. furthermore, i have seem many bloggers attacking these girls, claiming their accusations are bogus. what if they are not? if those of you who continue to villify these children keep this negative mentality going, we will never teach our children to be honest and come forth w/problems. we have to decide which way we want it: honesty, even if its something we dont want to admit, or hiding their problems and allowing them to be damaged and scared. i for one am for PROTECTING OUR CHILDREN
Posted by: Willy B. Location: Pikeville on Nov 21, 2008 at 08:18 AM
I wouldn't take a job where childern were concerned for love or money..Just let one get mad,or want something and you are toast.No matter the truth of the sit.You are considered guilty.Let them educate themself, thats whats happening anyway.
Posted by: Fred Location: Lexington on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:45 AM
Tell me again why a 13-year old even needs a cell phone? I managed to live without one, God forbid, even through college, and did not get one until I started working. If I ever needed to be picked up from school early or late, I used this little thing called a pay phone to call my parents. By the way, I think this dude's pretty disgusting. At least go for an 18-year old...
Posted by: Robie Location: Central on Nov 21, 2008 at 07:42 AM
Maybe kids today should feel comfortable enough to turn to their parents when in time of trouble but unfortunately that doesn't happen in the last 20-30 yrs or so most homes are empty when their children get home since both parents are out working or a babysitter or daycare center have replaced them and when they are off most are so busy trying to catch up around the house that they still don't have time for the kids.We as parents need to make that time available for them see whats going on in their lives before we do our own things.Most families have simply think there children are alright and need no guidance from us. Think not watch some of these kids at stores or mall areas. Just my opinion and not talking about any certain people.
Posted by: Chrissy Location: Lex on Nov 20, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Men are bad........just watch the Lifetime Movie Network! lol!
Posted by: Gale Location: KY on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:13 AM
I am not saying the guy should not be punished I am saying Hey these girls would have had to give them their phone numbers to him. I think all are to blame. Like I said -he was not thinking with his brain. It was my understanding that the girl's parents found the text messages. Good for them. I wish more parents would check their child's phone. I don't like this anymore than most of you. I just think you got to put some blame on the girl. I have kids and grandkids now. I do check in on them. Maybe this will teach all young girls not to give their phone number out so freely.
Posted by: Jenny Location: Stanton on Nov 20, 2008 at 08:04 AM
Duh! Duh! It doesn't matter about what rep these girls have. Who is the adult here? People in these positions that have access to our children just do not get it!! What rock do they live under? Our children must be protected regardless of their dispostion in society.
Posted by: john Location: ky on Nov 20, 2008 at 07:49 AM
to zatoichi you must be related to this moron the way you hold up for him.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: kentucky on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:34 PM
i know how everyone saying its just rousey or just the gurls and there werent several gurls. this has hurt alot of people at mms.the football boys and everyone else who thought they could count on him. then the girls. wow. nothing is happening to them. they act all innocent wen they said stuff. its not fair.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Richmond on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:02 PM
I knew Brandon Rousey, he was a very fun guy and i would of never expected this....but i still plead him guilty,because he is a adult now and needs to pay for his actions.
Posted by: anonymous Location: Richmond on Nov 19, 2008 at 06:19 PM
I think that Adults at school and home should be more responsible and remember that we are suppose to be examples to children....We are not perfect but should explain to our kids that adults do make sometimes unacceptable mistakes (lifechanging) Parents should really look into the history of computers,phones texts because until they're 18 we are responsible.Not blaming all the girls....Just let's learn from all the mistakes.No phones at school,we didn't have them and we turned out ok.Rousey lot's of young boy's looked to you for example you owe them an apology of how a gentleman and adult should act."God Bless Madison county Schools"
Posted by: Zatoichi Location: Richmond on Nov 19, 2008 at 05:04 PM
There are a lot of creepy Bratz in the 13-14 year old crowd. Perhaps Mom and Dad shud also check into their Myspace and wardrobes. I bet they would be surprised at what their good little Bratz are up to.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: ky. on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:43 PM
its not just rousey it was the girl to so the blame dont need to be on just him....
Posted by: To Gale on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:42 PM
the girls are minors and the law protects them as such. it does take 2 to tango, but he is the "adult" in this situation and HE should stop the activity, not encourage it. responsibility falls on the authority figure in any situation like this.
Posted by: Sam Location: Berea on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:28 PM
Ummm Gale, it IS the guys fault! He is the adult and HE sent the messages and made the calls! If he was after your daughter I bet you'd feel different.
Posted by: john on Nov 19, 2008 at 04:16 PM
this guy is innocent these girls should be getting in trouble they sent mesages to who they whant about what they want and don't get in trouble. We should let parenets come to school one day and see how their kid acts espically girls.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: KY on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Hey Gale, you sound just like all of those rapists I arrest! Luckily, the overall decision of whether this is right or wrong isn't left up to morons like you. Parents shouldn't have to worry if their 13-14 year olds are getting moved on by their teachers at school.
Posted by: JC Location: Madison County on Nov 19, 2008 at 01:19 PM
To Gail, first of all 13-14 year old girls are still children. They may not be innocent but a 23 yo man who works in the school system should have the mental capabilities to know that is wrong. If he really thinks that is okay, then he does not need to be working in a school system.
Posted by: Barbara Location: Lawrenceburg on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM
Gale, I do agree with that little girls are flirty. But, you as sick as that man is. I mean come on and man that would do this to a child. I know what I would do. He wouldn't be livivng right now
Posted by: Anonymous Location: KY on Nov 19, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Sure Gale. Go on and blame the girls, who are actually too young to realize that there's consequences for everything they do in life. Besides that, whether they flirt or not, an adult man going after young girls is STILL a crime. Sure some may have been flattered by the attention of an older man, but the fact is, he's an abuser. He was abusing his power, and he was abusing the trust put into him by the school, parents, and yes those young children. He's the adult in the situation. The girls, are still CHILDREN. Not adults. If something like this were to be happening with your daughter, or granddaughter.. I wonder, who would you blame them? The true victim, to the one who does the victimizing. This man in particular wrote nasty text messages to SEVERAL young girls, young girls who obviously felt uncomfortable enough to tell their parent.
Posted by: Sick Location: Richmond KY on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Your right it does take two to tango, but it takes a pretty sick 23 year old to tango with a 13 year old.
Posted by: KyMom Location: Pikeville on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:23 AM
This is disturbing. Why would the superitendent alert the media before alerting parents?? Parents shouldn't have to learn about what happens at their childs school from the media especially when it involves something like this!!!! Also, Gale, it may take two to tango but some girls receive unwanted attention and don't know what to do about it, they are afraid to tell in some cases, I am not playing the blame game but children sometimes don't know what to do when the people they trust turn out like this... Also, anonymous in KY,I am not making excuses but school systems do screen employees backgrounds,but if the person in question has never committed a crime that would be placed on their record, their is nothing for a school system to find. They should however intensify the hiring process by asking for letters of recomendation from 3 prior employers and things like that, if they don't already so this can't happen again!!!
Posted by: Lisa Location: Lexington on Nov 19, 2008 at 10:19 AM
Yes, they do background checks, but these sexual predators are usually first timers when they get caught in our schools, so background checks dont do any good, psychological examines dont do any good either they are very good at manipulatng the system, so stop screamng about background checks cause they wont do any good with people like this, the first timers(first time busted that is).
Posted by: reader Location: ky on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:19 AM
Coach Rousey was not a volleyball coach, he was an assistant football and boy's 6th grade basketball coach.
Posted by: Parent Location: KY on Nov 19, 2008 at 09:17 AM
Why did the MMS staff have to announce the 2 girl's name over the speakers when calling them to the office yesterday? Couldn't someone have walked to the classroom to get them, they might as well have put a target on these children's backs. I pray for all involved in this situation.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Richmond on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:59 AM
Well, while I agree that it's probably true that the contact was initiated by the girls, the fact is, he is the grown up and shouldn't have responded in any way other than to put a stop to it. It was extremely poor judgment on his part that will, unfortunately, put an end to his career if found guilty. If I were the parent of one of these girls, they would certainly be punished and I would be keeping a much closer eye on their activities. Scary that they are so young and conducting themselves in such a manner.
Posted by: MMS Parent Location: KY on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:45 AM
Are you seriously blaming 2 middle school girls? They are 13 years old, what if that was your daughter, niece, sister, cousin, etc.? Would you blame the child then? They were children, under the age of consent. Way under the age of consent. I like Coach Rousey, he was a good coach but that does not excuse the fact that he is the adult and that he admitted to sending these texts just that he wasn't going to act on them. What does that mean? Why would you even send texts of that nature to a 13 year student? I am a mother and it scares me that my under the age of consent children have to live in a world where they cannot trust a teacher and that if they tell something that is happening to them ignorant adults will blame them. I'm shocked that you would say it is partly a child's fault. I certainly hope that a child in your family is not being abused because they would know to not tell you because you would blame them. Please pray and seek guidance from God!
Posted by: Gale Location: KY on Nov 19, 2008 at 08:26 AM
I am so sick and tired of everyone blaming just the guy. The 13-14 year old girls are very much to blame also. They are flirty and many are sexual active. So therefore blame the guy who was not thinking with his brain But also blame the girl. She knows better and should have known that this was wrong to be doing this. IT TAKES 2 TO TANGO!
Posted by: melinda Location: mount sterling on Nov 18, 2008 at 11:27 PM
why are they letting child molesters teach at school. they need to send him to jail and let some real men have fun with him. do they do background checks on people? this is sick. he doesn't need to be around children
Posted by: Anonymous Location: KY on Nov 18, 2008 at 09:43 PM
Disgusting, plain and simple. Don't they screen their employees anymore?
Posted by: Stuart on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:05 PM
Now we know what FERRIS BEUHLER was doing on his day off!
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Richmond on Nov 18, 2008 at 05:03 PM
He has always been creepy like that!!! Doesn't suprise me.
Posted by: Reggie Location: Lexington on Nov 18, 2008 at 03:56 PM
This little punk should be tossed in jail to the big boys. Then he can have all the sex he wants.
Posted by: Anonymous Location: richmond on Nov 18, 2008 at 01:39 PM
when was the letter sent i didnt get a letter.im getting sick of the school being in the news .first the leader of the school gets behind the wheel drunk an drives no letter from that either.this guy was at school with our kids everyday sick sick sick homeschool is starting to look good to me
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