Utah Educator Alisha Marie George Faces Criminal Charges in Alleged Grooming and Abuse Case
Utah Court filings show a West Jordan-area educator, Alisha Marie George, has been charged in an alleged grooming and sexual abuse case involving a former male student, with the investigation continuing and additional allegations being reviewed.
West Jordan, Utah — A middle school teacher identified as Alisha Marie George, 40, of Eagle Mountain, is facing a wide set of criminal charges tied to allegations involving a former student. The case was filed in 3rd District Court, and the allegations describe an abuse of trust in which the student reportedly viewed the defendant as a “mother figure.”
Charging documents state George was formally charged on Thursday with 22 total counts, the majority of them felonies. The filed counts include multiple first-degree felony sexual offense charges, additional second-degree felony sexual abuse charges, a third-degree felony related to distributing explicit material, and several misdemeanor counts involving unlawful physical contact with a minor.
At the time of her arrest, George was employed at Hawthorn Academy (9062 S. 2200 West) as an honors language arts teacher and a volleyball coach, according to the information provided.
Timeline alleged in court documents
Prosecutors allege the conduct occurred between December 2023 and July 2024 and involved a minor male. The student reportedly met George when he was 12 years old while attending the school. Court documents outline that by late 2023, the student’s mother and George had developed a close friendship.
The filings further allege the inappropriate conduct began during the December 2023 holiday period, when the student was 13, and escalated over the following months. According to the narrative in the charging documents, George’s access to the student increased as she provided support to the family, including transportation and help during a period when the student’s mother was recovering from surgery. The documents describe scenarios in which George would drive the student home and spend time at the home.
The student told investigators he felt close to George and viewed her as a reliable adult presence, according to the allegations. The filings claim the conduct occurred in multiple settings, including a vehicle, the defendant’s residence, and the student’s home. Prosecutors allege the contact ended in July 2024.
Allegations of secrecy and control
The charging documents also allege George warned the student not to tell anyone. The student reportedly told investigators he felt trapped and believed he was “in a relationship.” The filings further claim George became upset when the student interacted with other female students at school.
According to the account provided, the student later described feeling exploited during a vulnerable time. The filings also state the student blocked George on social media after receiving a message on his birthday in 2024 and told her not to contact him again.
Additional reports and possible further charges
After George’s arrest, investigators reported that multiple students contacted police with concerns, including allegations that they had been groomed or had observed inappropriate behavior involving students. Prosecutors have indicated that additional complainants may have come forward, and that further charges could be filed depending on what the investigation confirms.
Next court date
George’s initial court appearance is scheduled for December 9, according to the information provided.
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