SALYERSVILLE – The judge in the case against a former Magoffin County Schools teacher recused herself in court last Thursday.
In a hearing held on October 19, Circuit Judge Kim Childers recused herself at the request of the defendant, Anthony Taulbee, 47, of Middle Fork Rd, in Salyersville, and represented in court by Ron Diddle.
Taulbee was indicted earlier this year on one count of first-degree sexual abuse and one count of third-degree rape, both Class D felonies. According to the indictment, on or about March 1 through June 1, 2018, Taulbee allegedly subjected another person to sexual contact by forcible compulsion. On or about March 1 through August 12, 2018, he is accused of engaging in sexual intercourse with another person less than 18 years old and while he was a person in a position of authority or special trust.
In 2018, Taulbee was employed by Magoffin County Schools and was a high school criminal justice teacher. He has been suspended without pay from Magoffin County Schools since February 2022.
Taulbee was arrested in July, but has since been released on bond, pending future court dates.
The SI will continue to follow this case as it proceeds in court.
Editor’s Note: The indictment or charge of a person by a grand jury or otherwise is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
