The Plainfield North High School physical education teacher accused of having sex with a student pleaded not guilty this morning in a Will County courtroom.
Ashley M. Blumenshine, 27, of Lisle appeared in court this morning with her attorney, George Lenard, where she pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated sexual abuse.
Blumenshine, who wore a long pink coat and black slacks, said nothing but stood by her attorney before Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt.
Her next court date is March 2.
Blumenshine and two adults who came with her to court Wednesday declined comment after the hearing. Lenard also declined comment.
“We can’t say anything,” Lenard said.
Plainfield police found Blumenshine and a 16-year-old male student in a vehicle behind a Kohl’s store in Plainfield on Jan. 4. Both admitted to having sex, a Will County assistant state’s attorney said at Blumenshine’s bond hearing.
In present times Teenagers know what they are doing when it comes to sex. So I think kid also should be put to lie detector to find out whether act was result of mutual understanding.I do not think teacher should held solely responsible for this because she is older
I find it strange that it is being reported that the parties supposedly confessed to the officers at the scene as has been reported. Unless there were witnesses or the student testifies against her, this case will fall apart. Also remember that old saying “innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.”
The court will just tap her on the hand. If it was a man, the court system would make an example out of him. He would be dealt with to the fullest of the law.