Christy Lynn Martin is a middle school teacher in St. Petersburg, Florida who was indicted on March 7, 2009, on charges of sending pornographic images, known as "sexting", to a 14-year-old boy, an 8th grade student at the school where she teaches.Miami Herald: Teacher accused of sending pornographic pictures (March 9, 2009)
Sexting Charges
Christy Lynn Martin began teaching at Azalea Middle School as an aide to the Exceptional Student Education program in February 2008, and was hired as a full-time teacher in August.TampaBay.com: Teacher who allegedly transmitted naked photos to boy out on bond (March 9, 2009) Martin is alleged to have sent naked photographs of herself to the 14-year-old boy on February 28 and March 1, 2009. The boy told a family member about the relationship, and the family told the police. The police discovered photographs on the boy's cell phone and arrested the teacher on March 7.Miami Herald: Teacher accused of sending pornographic pictures (March 9, 2009) The Inquisitr: Christy Lynn Martin, Teacher, Accused of 'Sexting' Nude Pics to Teenager (March 9, 2009)
The 32-year-old teacher admitted to police that she had used her cell phone to exchange nude pictures with the unnamed 8th grade boy. The boy is believed to have sent her at least one photo of himself. She was charged with felony accounts of transmitting pornographic images through an electronic device and transmitting material harmful to a minor. She was released on bond on March 8, 2009.Miami Herald: Teacher accused of sending pornographic pictures (March 9, 2009) The Inquisitr: Christy Lynn Martin, Teacher, Accused of 'Sexting' Nude Pics to Teenager (March 9, 2009)
