Crime & Safety
Teacher Released From Jail in Sex Abuse Case
Court records describe encounter with student as "voluntary."
A judge on Friday agreed to reduce the bail of a teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a student.
Steven Reynolds, 26, had been held on $250,000 bail, but the amount was lowered by Judge George Bakalis to $100,000 at a Friday morning hearing. Officials said Reynolds posted bond and was released from the DuPage County Jail Friday. He is charged with two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.
Reynolds was arrested earlier this week after police investigated information about an incident with . The girl, according to prosecutors, told friends who then contacted school officials about what had happened.
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In his request for a lower bail, Reynolds’ attorney stated Reynolds lives in Hinsdale with his wife, who is also a teacher and that original $250,000 bail was oppressive given his salary of less than $50,000 per year, according to court records.
The filing also states the encounter with the 17-year-old student was “voluntary.” Reynolds is due in court early next month.
