Reader Comments

" i do think its time to go after the administration of deming. They all knew way back when it first started when she went over the line as a teacher. Her co-workers, students, and parents seen but nothing way done by prinpical. We was all check seeing things. They all put our students in danger!!!!!!! It was all handle wrong. "

" Thank you Bob for your concern. I am a friend of Crystal Wells. And let me tell you all something! We the family and friends are devastated. No one can prepare you for this type of situation. The children are SAD and miss thier mommy. She is a wonderful mother to her children regardless of what anyone says. Sometimes "we" do things, and that "we" includes all of you that are self righteous enough to act like your perfect that we regret. If you think you do not make mistakes you better think again. We all do, some worse than others. Those people that judge Crystal for her actions will be the ones that someday pay. What comes around goes around. Those of you that condem her and talk about her and speak and think evil thoughts of her better watch out. Jesus stood by those who hurt him and those who did wrong. Those of you who think you are to good are no better than the devil himself. I bet the majority of you go to chruch on a regular basis, you call yourselves Christians? Are you behaving like Jesus did? I don't think so,You better take a long look at your life and your behavior. Crystal Wells is my friend and I will always be her friend. Those of you who think you know it all and beleive she is trash because of what she did better hold on. You never know what life will bring your way. What your friends and family will bring your way. I better if Crystal was your sister, or daughter or friend you would be thinking differently. "

" What about the boy? She did-en do this all by her self he should get some time for his part in all this. "

" It's not possible to make a judgement on this situation without first knowing the circumstances surrounding the actual facts.

The judge has passed sentence, it's hoped his decision was one based on the above, rather than one based on what he thought the community wanted.

I'm always horrified by some of the nasty and hateful comments I read, but then, I'm willing to admit I'm not perfect, which allows me to empathise with anyone unfortunate enough to have their life ruined by their poor choices.

At 33, and a teacher, it's fair to assume she would have been more aware than most of the decision she was making, and it's consequences, but that's still no reason to kick her whilst she's down.

Just be thankful you're not her, be grateful for the fact you've never had to experience her circumstances, whatever they were, because maybe, just maybe, it could have been you who was now going to prison.

My sympathies to her family, they're not guilty of anything, yet I can imagine how they'll be punished by the weak and unforgiving who seem to get their enjoyment from others sadness. "

" It is a very sad situation for all involved, but she did something wrong, and should be punished. Her kids, I do feel sorry for. They will suffer with out their mom, but maybe she will learn. "

" You obviously do not know teenage boys do you? "

" I agree with the judge whole-heartedly. I hate the attitude that when it's a male teacher it's rape, but when it's a female teacher it's an inappropriate relationship. It's rape regardless of gender. It doesn't matter whether or not the child bragged about the relationship or whether or not he told her to leave him alone. If the victim was a girl I doubt that question would have even been raised. When an adult has sex with a child it is rape, and worse, because the offense is against a child. When that adult is a teacher, in a position of authority over that child, the crime is much worse. "

" It is ironic that minority groups of people sought equality at all costs in America, and now that it is time to meter equality in all areas of life in America, they plead for special consideration. Does jail make a difference? I believe it does for those that are a danger to themselves and society. Jail won't deter Ms. Wells. Ms. Wells must deter Ms. Wells. The school districts must act as advocates for the children and commit all their fuciciary responsibilities in protecting those children until they are 18 or older. The educators and teachers have union to advocate for them. Ms. Wells violated the public trust. Is she any more or less dangerous than a male that violates the public trust. You cannot use gender, religion, race, or sexual preference as your guide. You must use the facts and the laws of the land to determine severity of punishment for wrongdoing. "

" Pedophiles are pedophiles. I think it is a crock when these predator ladies get off more lightly than a male teacher. I applaud the judge for doing this, even think he should have done far more. I don't care how much everyone thinks she was a nice lady. She is a PREDATOR, period. "

" Her family will suffer more because she brought all of this on herself. She is the only one to blame. What makes you think he did any bragging? I'm sure he is suffering from all of this, not for what he let happen but the shame and embarrassment he has brought upon his family. "

" Its about time that a judge acknowledged the disparity in sentencing of men committing the same offense as women and the women getting lighter sentences. I hope she serves everyday of her sentence. There are men sitting in prison for longer terms for the same offense. Good on you judge. "

" Now it's time to go after the Administration at Deming who let this continue and put a child in harm's way. Should they get off with nothing? "

" Just this week a 47 year old Rapid City South Dakota woman was sentenced to 90 DAYS in the county jail and 10 years probation for having sex with a 15 year old boy. "

" Crystal Wells got what she deserved. I don't feel sorry for her, only pity. She sowed what she reaped. "

" She received what she deserved. Had she been a man, there would have been no questions or pity felt. "