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A MARRIED teacher arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of her 15-year-old student has claimed to police “everybody” targets her over her good looks.

Christina Formella, 30, is accused of molesting the teen after his mom discovered shocking sexual messages on his phone, prosecutors claim.

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The moment Christina Formella is arrested, seen through police body cam[/caption]

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Charges placed against her include two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault.

Formella denies the allegations and insists she has never had sex with the boy, according to a court petition.

Shocking footage recently released shows the moment she was arrested in front of her baffled husband and the moment she cries in the back of a cop car after being informed of her charges.

At the police station, she was questioned over the serious allegations.

During the interview, she pleaded her innocence and claimed to police she is a “good person” but “everybody” targets her because of her looks, according to documents obtained by WGN9.

Formella also argued that the she is the victim of a “blackmail” plot, according to court docs.

“She claimed that one day, [the boy] had grabbed her phone unattended, had entered her passcode… had sent the message to his phone, had then deleted the message from her phone, and had saved it to his phone as blackmail,” the documents read.

Messages revealed that she allegedly told the victim, “I love having sex with you,” back in 2023 when she was 28, court docs show.

The boy is said to have responded with: “I know baby I love it so much… It feels so good… It’s so passionate… It’s so intimate… It’s so perfect… I love you so so much mama.”

The messages were reportedly discovered last month by the victim’s mom after she bought him a new phone and linked it to his iCloud account.

Cops claim the abuse happened in a classroom before the school day started back in December 2023.

Formella insisted to police that she “cared too much about” the 15-year-old boy that she was teaching and coaching in soccer, according to documents obtained by WGN9.

The relationship continued until the student broke it off, according to prosecutors.

When the messages were discovered, the mother took her son to Downers Grove police station and reported the alleged abuse.

Formella was charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault.

Shocking footage shows the moment Formella was arrested in Chicago, Illinois, while parking outside her home and getting out of the car next to her partner.

Formella, in a black hoodie and jeans, raises her hands in the air as the officer informs her of the arrest before placing her in handcuffs.

Her husband — her high school sweetheart who she married in 2025 — appears to be confused by the arrest, not knowing the allegations against his wife.

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Christina Formella taught special education, tutored and coached soccer at Downers Grove South High[/caption]

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Teacher accused of molesting a 15-year-old boy in the back of a police car[/caption]

The man asks: “Is she going somewhere?”

Footage shows the teacher in the back of a police car as she begins to ask questions.

“Excuse me, is my husband coming with?” Formella asks.

Formella then pleads with the police to let her see him: “I really would prefer that my husband is with me.”

During the journey to the local station, Formella appears increasingly nervous.

She first asks: “Am I in trouble?”

Formella claims to be “so lost” over why she has been placed in cuffs.

Separate footage captures the moment she places her hands over her face and breaks down in tears, as she is taken back to the police car after the initial talks with investigators.

She can be heard saying: “I feel like I’m gonna throw up.”

The teacher has since been released on the condition that she does not enter the school grounds or have contact with anybody under 18.

She has also been placed on paid leave from her job at Downers Grove High, where she had been teaching since 2020, according to her LinkedIn.

Formella’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 14.

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At the end of the clip the teacher is seen weeping into her hands[/caption]

A “CHARMING” three-bedroom home perfect for first-time buyers has just hit the Irish market for €185,000 – and it’s in a major town.

The bargain property is located in Longford town.

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The property is located in the heart of Longford town[/caption]

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And it is now on the Irish market for €185,000[/caption]

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The pad has recently been renovated[/caption]

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It comes with a fully tiled kitchen[/caption]

This mid-terrace home is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house that has been kept in fantastic condition by its current owners.

And it has recently been renovated and is now available for viewings.

The house listing reads: “No. 7 Wards Terrace, a beautifully renovated mid-terraced townhouse offering a blend of style, comfort, and convenience.

“Situated in the heart of Longford town, this charming property is perfect for families, investors, or anyone seeking a modern home in a prime location.”

It includes an open-plan modern kitchen with access to the rear garden and is perfect for first-time buyers.

This stunning kitchen has tiled flooring and is fully fitted with grey cabinets, an oven, and a dishwasher.

Double-glazed windows located around the kitchen and dining area allow plenty of natural light to enter the house.

The family home is in an excellent location, with cafes, restaurants, public transport and a host of other amenities nearby.

Along with being located in Longford town, Mullingar and Roscommon are each within a 45-minute drive of this fabulous property.

The area also includes a choice of primary and secondary schools, perfect for families.

Located in a sought after residential area, the family home extends to 122 square metres and has a spacious back garden.

When entering the home, viewers are greeted by a fabulous hallway with wooden flooring.

A spacious living room is situated at the front of the home, and it features a fireplace with a surround along with lots of storage space and wooden flooring.

This comfortable area is filled with natural light and space, creating a cosy atmosphere.

There is one bathroom in this family home; it comes fully tiled and includes a wash hand basin, a shower, and a toilet.

First floor offerings

Moving upstairs, there is a spacious and modern landing with carpet flooring.

On the property’s first floor there are three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with carpet flooring, natural light and plenty of storage space.

The second bedroom is spacious and features views overlooking the garden, along with carpet flooring and wardrobes, and could fit a king-size bed.

The third bedroom is a modern single room that features plenty of storage space and comes with a versatile sub-divided space – ideal for a home office or a walk in wardrobe.

The property is listed by DNG McGill and on daft.ie.

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The pad is a three-bedroom home[/caption]

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It comes with a large rear garden[/caption]

OXFORD UNITED’s chief executive Tim Williams has warned the club is in danger of being homeless after plans stalled for a new ground.

The Championship side’s lease on the Kassam Stadium expires in June 2026.

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Oxford United are hoping to move away from the Kassam Stadium[/caption]

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The club have submitted plans for a new 16,000-seater ground[/caption]

Oxford were promoted to the second tier last season for the first time since 1999.

The U’s have more than held their own this term and currently sit 19th, two points above the drop zone.

CEO Williams admits the club are currently in limbo in regards to a new home – and will soon need to inform the EFL where they intend to play from next summer.

Oxford have submitted plans for a new 16,000-seater stadium to Cherwell District Council.

A decision on the plot, located just outside the city, was delayed in February as the council requested more time to review the application.

Williams told The Dub podcast: “There is nothing more important – and I mean literally nothing more important.

“We don’t have a stadium to be in if this doesn’t work out.

“I don’t particularly like binary decisions. But this really is that binary.

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“We are in a position where we have to move. This actually isn’t now about moving into a stadium that will allow us to generate more revenue. This is about getting into a stadium.

“Fundamentally, if we don’t have a stadium, we don’t have a football club. It’s appallingly as binary as that.”

Williams added that extending the club’s licence at the Kassam was his favoured option in the short term.

And he was also keen to avoid any possibility of a groundshare.

He continued: “I think for everybody involved, none more so than fans and supporters, the path of least resistance would be to see if we can stay where we are for the couple of years that we need to.

“I don’t particularly want to groundshare anywhere, that’s not a particularly good option – that’s an understatement.

“So, for me, the most attractive option is to stay where we are, assuming that we can.”

Oxford East MP Anneliese Dodds last month claimed the club should be allowed to move.

The club are now awaiting a decision from the council, which is expected in June at the earliest.

A SECOND legendary GEORGIE Shore cast member has quit the series – just weeks after Scotty T was axed.

The Sun can reveal that Sophie Kasaei, 35, won’t be back for the next series, which begins filming next month, after contract talks broke down.

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Sophie Kasaei has quit Geordie Shore in a shock move[/caption]

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Sophie joined boyfriend Jordan Brook on rival show Towie in 2023[/caption]

An insider tells us: “Sophie has been in negotiations with show bosses for weeks now, but they can’t agree on the terms of her next contract.

“Sophie doesn’t really want to leave, but she feels she feels like she brings a lot to the show and has been there a long time, so she wanted her new contract to reflect that.

“Sadly, an agreement couldn’t be reached, and while there could always be a last minute bid to keep her from MTV, as it stands right now, Sophie is walking away.”

Sophie, who joined ITVBe reality show The Only Way Is Essex in 2023, also has her hands full with a number of other projects.

They continued: “She’s sad about it, because the show has been a huge part of her life, but she has lots of other things going on – she’s a regular on TOWIE, she’s focusing on starting a family with her boyfriend Jordan and she has a radio show and lots of brand deals so she won’t be short of work.”

Sophie’s shock exit will come as a major blow to her fellow co-stars – including viewers of the much-loved show.

“It’s a blow for the show though as lots of the long standing cast members have departed, from Charlotte to Scotty T, and every time a much-loved Geordie departs, the show loses a bit of that magic that has allowed it to run for all these years,” they added.

Sophie has been a long-running cast member since 2011 to now, with breaks in-between.

The Sun have reached out to Paramount+ and Sophie’s rep for comment.

It comes just a week after The Sun revealed Scotty T has been axed from the series after his recent driving ban and cocaine scandal.

The reality star, 36, who returned to the Paramount+ series last year, pleaded guilty last month to two counts of driving with a controlled drug, which was above the specified limit.

Scotty was fined £330 and banned from driving for a full year.

Despite his big Geordie Shore return after two years away from the show, bosses have made the decision to drop him from the new series.

A source told The Sun: “Scotty T will not be back for the next series of Geordie Shore, which starts filming later this spring.

“While the Geordie Shore cast have never been expected to be squeaky clean, bosses couldn’t stand by his recent off screen antics.

“At the end of the day, it’s not a good look for the show or MTV if they endorse cast members who drive whilst under the influence of illegal drugs.”

They added: “They had no choice but to not ask him back for the next run. If he cleans up his act, there is always the chance he could return in the future, but right now, the show is moving forward without him.”

Back in 2019 Scotty opened up to The Sun about his battle with drugs.

He booked himself into a rehab centre facility in 2017 and spent two weeks getting clean.

Elsewhere, original member Gaz Beadle, 37, is close to a sensational return and now just needs to put pen to paper – eight years after he quit.

A source said: “Gaz in talks to return after Scotty was dropped. He still has to sign on the dotted line but it’s looking very promising.

“He almost returned a couple of years ago and everything was all lined up, but then timings didn’t quite work out. This time around, it’s full steam ahead.”

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Scotty T was axed from the series after his recent driving ban and cocaine scandal[/caption]

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Gaz Beadle is close to a sensational return eight years after he quit[/caption]

A DRUG dealer has admitted killing a seven-year-old boy and a dad in a “truly devastating” house explosion.

Jason Laws, 35, and little Archie York both died after a blast ripped through six homes in Newcastle in October last year.

Reece Galbraith, 33, today pleaded guilty to two counts of manslaughter.

He also admitted producing a controlled drug, namely cannabis, between November 1, 2023, and October 17, 2024, and being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug, namely cannabis.

More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online

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NEARLY half of voters have agreed on the worst motorway in the UK – unsurprisingly in the capital.

The M25 has been crowned the UK’s most hated motorway by 40 per cent of drivers from a survey of 14,000 by AA.

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Thousands of drivers in traffic jam on the M25[/caption]

It holds this title 12 years later, when the last poll was last conducted by the motoring organisation, with disdain from Britons even increasing towards it.

In 2013, 30% of respondents ranked the M25 at the bottom.

The 117-mile-long ring road, also known as the London Orbital Motorway, sees around 200,000 vehicles on its roads each day, making it the busiest motorway in the UK.

Head of roads policy at AA, Jack Cousens, said: “The M25 is notorious for its heavy traffic and frequent delays.

“As one of the busiest stretches of motorway in the country, it is no surprise that drivers find it frustrating.”

Beyond the heavy congestion, respondents also cited the “aggressive drivers changing several lanes impulsively, at speed, without indicating”, noise, and poor surface of the motorway.

Nine of the top ten worst ranked motorways contain ‘smart’ sections of road which have been converted in recent years.

With the purpose of using technology to manage traffic flow by employing varying speed limits and extra lanes, smart motorways instead often caused further stress for drivers, as well as long periods of roadworks.

Another respondent to the AA survey said: “Any smart motorway scares me.

“I count the miles until the end and heave a sigh of relief.”

Another survey recently done by the AA found a third of drivers feel significantly less safe on smart motoways than they did three years ago.

Following the M25 at the bottom of the ranks was the M6, from 21 per cent of respondents, then the M1 by 13 per cent.

The findings of this AA survey come just weeks after National Highways published its fourth Stocktake report on the safety of “smart” motorways.

It revealed a third of radar detection schemes which were tested failed to meet the standard requirement.

On a stretch of the M62, between J10 and J12, the motorway incident detection software was out of service for 28 days last August.

National Highways was forced to lower the speed limit for almost nien miles of the M62 until it was fixed.

As a result, there was an “unplanned” loss of safety through the “software fault” and it was unable to accurately use automated signalling software to detect broken down cars.

MEGHAN Markle used a sneaky “ploy” to make sure her pricey food brand sold out in minutes, a source claimed.

The Duchess, 43, finally launched her highly anticipated As Ever items, from £11 jars of jam to £22 limited edition honey.

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Meghan Markle’s As Ever food products were sold out within half an hour[/caption]

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The mum-of-two has been promoting her brand alongside her Netflix show With Love, Meghan[/caption]

Within half-an-hour the range was out of stock, prompting Meghan to post on Instagram: “Our shelves may be empty, but my heart is full!”

Fans snapped up the £11 raspberry preserve, which is marketed as a “luscious fruit-forward spread” in “elegant keepsake packaging”.

Shoppers also rushed to nab £9 teas, including lemon ginger, peppermint and hibiscus.

Theses were sold out alongside £12 flower sprinkles – promoted in endless shots throughout her Netflix show With Love, Meghan.

Meanwhile, the mum-of-two’s £11 shortbread and crepe mixes were also unavailable in less than an hour.

But a source said: “This is simply a marketing ploy.

“You make a relatively small amount available so it all gets bought and then you can say it’s so popular it sold out.”

It comes after the former Suits actress gave an interview from her £12million Montecito mansion to accompany the launch.

She invited a food writer from The New York Times into her home.

Prince Harry’s wife is said to be “clearly bothered” by critics who slammed her for being “out of touch”.

Meghan tried to shrug off the comments and said: “Don’t they know my life hasn’t always been like this?”

In an attempt to show she is down to earth, she reminded fans how she sometimes gives Archie, five, and Lilibet, three, frozen food like “tater tots”.

The New York Times journalist later wrote: “Meghan is upbeat and charming and always on-message when fielding questions from a reporter.

“But she is clearly bothered by accusations that she is unrelatable and out of touch.

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The raspberry spread is marked up at £11[/caption]

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The shortbread cookie mix is also £11[/caption]

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Meghan’s crepe mix is priced the same[/caption]

“She may be living in a fairytale, but not all that long ago, she was a not-very-famous actress on a medium-popular TV series.

“She was divorced, in her mid 30s and unsure where her next job or home would be.

“Don’t they know my life hasn’t always been like this? she said, gesturing at the sweeping views and sleeping dogs.”

Meghan has been teasing her sweet preserves for over a year after initially launching American Orchard Riviera.

She originally sent 50 jars of the jam to influencer friends and family, alongside some homemade dog treats.

But the former Suits actress was forced to roll out her rebrand, As Ever, in February after being hit by a string of set backs.

Her jams also featured in her eight-part Netflix docuseries With Love, Meghan, as she entertained Hollywood pals and celeb chefs.

The mum-of-two’s business will also likely feature in her new podcast, Confessions of a Female Founder.

Episodes, which offer advice and tales from women entrepreneurs, will air on April 8.

Meghan previously announced the As Ever drop in a newsletter, and informed shoppers the jam would arrive in “keepsake packaging”.

She wrote: “Ever since I can remember, I’ve been dreaming up easy ways to elevate the everyday into the exceptional.

“I always knew that I wanted to turn these ideas into something real, and to make beautiful items that spark connection and celebrate quiet, meaningful moments.

“Of course, you’ll find the raspberry spread that started it all, presented in keepsake packaging that you can repurpose to tuck away love notes or special treasures, and to remember this pivotal moment with me.

“Think of it as our time capsule.”

Meghan added: “And by the way, once you’ve enjoyed every spoonful of this fruit spread, you may want to do what I do: rinse the jar and use it as a small bud vase for flowers on your nightstand, or to hold your pens on your desk.”

The Duchess also encouraged her followers to follow their inner “value, creativity and joy”.

“You are you – As ever, and for ever,” she continued.

In a further inspirational comment, the Netflix star said “the biggest risk you can take is deciding not to take one at all”.

She once again emphasised the main point highlighted in her show – to “make the everyday exceptional”.

It is understood Ever products will likely be sold in Netflix Home stores.

The streaming giant revealed the first would be branches in Dallas and Pennsylvania.

This comes as Meghan hasalso released her own shopping page where fans can “buy her wardrobe” as her latest money-making venture.

She revealed she now has a “ShopMy” page featuring “a hand-picked and curated collection of the things I love — I hope you enjoy them”.

They include Heidi Merrick’s “Windsor” gown for an eye-watering £1,068, a £600 pair of Saint Laurent sandals, a £400 necklace and a £148 linen shirt.

All the clothes and accessories listed have links for followers to click and buy, and Meghan may get money when they do.

A disclaimer says: “Please note, some products may contain commissionable links!”

The Duchess’ team was contacted for comment.

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The Duchess shared a video of her dancing in the kitchen before the launch[/caption]

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Flower sprinkles and teas are on sale for £12 and £9 respectively[/caption]

DAVID ADELEYE is building back his heavyweight career – after leaving behind plans to be an ARCHITECT before boxing.

Adeleye first picked up the gloves at 12 but only three years later did he begin competing seriously as an amateur.

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David Adeleye was once tipped as the future of the heavyweight division[/caption]

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Adeleye has sparred Tyson Fury before[/caption]

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He has also sparred Anthony Joshua before[/caption]

He would later win national titles before turning professional in 2019 having also studied business management at the University of Wolverhampton.

And Adeleye, 28, told The Ring Magazine: “I wanted to be an architect when I was younger.

“I look at buildings and I’m intrigued about how they’re made, who made it, who came up with the ideas.

“You’ve got to have some sort of adventurous mind to be an architect. I think I’m an adventurous person and a creative person.”

Adeleye rushed to 12-0 and also became known as a sparring partner to the stars, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua.

The Londoner was such a regular in Fury’s Morecambe camp that he even got insured on one of the Gypsy King’s cars.

Fury also sung his praises, once saying: “David Adeleye is the future of this division.

“I told him the other night in the changing rooms, I said, ‘You’ve got believe in yourself Dave, because you’re going to take over the division, mate.’

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“And he’s great sparring, very very good sparring. If he was no good to me, then I wouldn’t bring him into my training camps.”

Adeleye suffered his first defeat in October 2023 following a brutal knockout loss to Fabio Wardley.

But he bounced back with victory ten months later with an equally savage first-round stoppage of Solomon Dacres in December.

Adeleye won the English title that night and now fights for the British belt against ex-sparring partner Jeamie Tshikeva – looking to settle bad blood.

He said: “No judges needed. That W’s coming home with me and so is the British title.

“When I let these hands go, everyone knows about it. I’m an aggressive person. They’re all going to know about it. Trust me.”

Adeleye – who has 12 KOs in his 13 wins – graduated with a degree and even did a dissertation on the business aspect of boxing.

And he said: “I still kind of want to do [architecture], maybe.

“One of my teachers disheartened me by telling me how long the course was at university and it was a long process and whatnot.

“Maybe one day, you never know.”

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Adeleye faces Jeamie TKV for British title[/caption]

John Wick has confirmed development of a new animated prequel movie — and it's a good thing it's animated, because it wouldn't work in live-action.