Louisville, Ky. — Connor Page, a former math teacher from Clarksville, Indiana, appeared in court on Monday, facing grave accusations of inappropriate conduct with a 14-year-old student. The 22-year-old’s bail was set at $150,000, with prosecutors expressing concerns over the possibility of him fleeing the jurisdiction.
Page, a lifelong resident of Clarksville, had taught at both Clarksville Middle School and Clarksville High School. Authorities allege that his inappropriate relationship with one of his students began online while he was still employed by the district. According to court documents, Page and the victim exchanged hundreds of explicit messages, with Page making repeated requests for the victim to send him inappropriate photos.
In addition to the online messages, investigators revealed more alarming details. The victim reportedly told police that Page had followed her after school, waiting at her bus stop and then driving to meet her once she got off the bus. Page’s actions went beyond the digital realm and into real-life encounters, further compounding the seriousness of the charges against him.
During the court proceedings, Page’s defense attorney, Larry Wilder, argued that his client had been fully cooperative with authorities throughout the investigation. Wilder emphasized that Page had resigned from his teaching position as soon as the allegations surfaced and had worked with police by providing passwords to his devices and assisting with the investigation.
However, the evidence uncovered on those devices told a different story. The explicit messages and detailed accounts of the victim’s interactions with Page painted a troubling picture, prompting concerns from prosecutors. In court, the prosecutor requested strict bail conditions, highlighting the serious nature of Page’s conduct and emphasizing the need for no contact with the victim or school property.
Page’s attorney further acknowledged the gravity of the situation, with his client having recognized the potential legal consequences in messages sent to the victim. “I looked up some stuff, and the punishments are insane and severe,” Page had allegedly written. “Everything we’ve done is a felony in Indiana.”
The victim and her family have also pursued justice through a civil lawsuit, naming not only Page but also several school officials, including the principal and superintendent of Clarksville Middle School, in their claims. The lawsuit alleges emotional distress and additional damages resulting from Page’s actions.
As the legal process moves forward, the court has imposed strict conditions on Page’s bail. The judge ruled that he is not allowed any contact with the victim and must stay away from all school properties.
