Dangerous Liaisons
- May 27, 2020
- 41:56
- Full Episode
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In this Dateline classic, when a 33-year-old Catholic high school tutor in Grand Rapids, Michigan is charged with having an illegal relationship with a 15-year-old student, her stunning defense leads to an emotional courtroom battle. Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on June 4, 2015.
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Brief Summary
Abigail Simon, a tutor, is convicted of sexual conduct with her 15-year-old student amid conflicting testimonies and a dramatic trial.
Key points
- A Tutor and Her Pupil. A 33-year-old tutor and her 15-year-old student find themselves in a scandalous relationship.
- The Investigation Begins. Detective Amy Lowry is called to investigate a troubling relationship between a tutor and her student.
- The Accusations. Abigail Simon faces serious charges after her relationship with a minor comes to light.
- The Plea Deal. Abigail Simon turns down a plea deal that could have spared her a public trial.
- The Courtroom Drama. Abigail Simon enters the courtroom to fight charges that could change her life forever.
- The Verdict. The jury finds Abigail Simon guilty on multiple charges, leaving her family devastated.
Episode highlights
- A Tutor and Her PupilA 33-year-old tutor and her 15-year-old student find themselves in a scandalous relationship.“But after his mom found this on his phone, police knew this was no innocent teenage crush.”0:21May 27, 2020
- The Investigation BeginsDetective Amy Lowry is called to investigate a troubling relationship between a tutor and her student.“Immediately it was evident that there was a romantic relationship going on.”3:25May 27, 2020
- The AccusationsAbigail Simon faces serious charges after her relationship with a minor comes to light.“She was charged with several counts of criminal sexual conduct and accosting a minor for immoral purposes.”12:41May 27, 2020
- The Plea DealAbigail Simon turns down a plea deal that could have spared her a public trial.“I was threatened and stalked and assaulted and scared out of my mind.”22:35May 27, 2020
- The Courtroom DramaAbigail Simon enters the courtroom to fight charges that could change her life forever.“Who does she think she's kidding?”23:53May 27, 2020
- The VerdictThe jury finds Abigail Simon guilty on multiple charges, leaving her family devastated.“The jury just didn't believe her.”36:29May 27, 2020
- Abigail's SentencingAbigail Simon receives a sentence of 8 to 25 years for her crimes.“It's going to be the sentence this court that the defendant be turned over to the Michigan Department of Corrections.”39:38May 27, 2020
- A Life ChangedThe young man involved struggles with the aftermath of the relationship and the trial.“He's going to have to live with the fact that the person that he loved is going to be in prison for eight years.”41:31May 27, 2020
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