Allanah Benton Wells
Allanah Benton Wells is a former elementary school teacher from Michigan. She allegedly had sex with a 12-year-old sixth grade student whom she was tutoring on two different occasions.1
On August 19, 2008, Benton Wells was charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a person under 13 years of age. If convicted, Benton Wells could be sentenced to life in prison.2
Fast Facts
- Alternate name spelling: Allanah Benton-Wells
- Age: 421
- Former teacher at Flint Elementary School1
- Attorney: Michael B. Haley1
- Marital status: Divorced1
- Children: Twin sons1
- Was on paid leave since November 1, 20071
- Fired in August 20081
- Arraigned on August 19, 20082
- Conviction could mean life imprisonment
Alleged Occasions of Sexual Misconduct
Benton Wells has been accused of engaging in sexual activity with a 12-year-old. Authorities believe that Benton Wells and an unnamed boy (unnamed to protect his identity) had sex twice around Halloween in 2007. Benton Wells was supposedly tutoring the young boy during this time.1
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