Who Is Benjamin Rutan Arrested? Columbus Middle School Teacher Charged For Inappropriate Behavior

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Following a 5-year sexual connection with a minor, Benjamin Rutan, a South-Western City schoolteacher, was arrested. Learn more about his allegations and the recent updates in the case by reading on.

After a student came forward about an alleged five-year sexual connection she had with a South-Western City school teacher and coach, he was arrested.

According to criminal filings filed in Franklin County, Benjamin M. Ruta of Grove City began dating the then-14-year-old girl in June of 2013. The connection allegedly lasted until the victim was 19 years old, according to police.

The victim initially notified authorities on November 17 of this year, and on December 2, 2021, he was handed a recording device. She claims she used it to record Rutan confessing they were dating multiple times during a chat.

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Who Is Benjamin Rutan Arrested? Columbus Teacher Charged

Benjamin Rutan is one of the middle school teachers of Norton Middle School.

At the time of the affair, he was the girl's language arts teacher, track, and basketball coach at Norton Middle School, according to arrest records. The school is located in the South-Western City School District. 

Likewise, the arrest documents state the two would also have sexual contact numerous times a week on school premises, including his classroom, the school's parking lot, and his coach's office, as well as other sites across Franklin County.

Following the case, Rutan was arrested on Wednesday by Franklin County sheriff's deputies and charged with two charges of sexual violence and illegal sexual contact with a child.

Benjamin Rutan Age Bio And Details 

Benjamin Rutan's current age is 40 years old. While little is known about the Grove City resident schoolteacher, Rutan was placed on administrative leave on Wednesday.

Following the incident, Norton Middle School sent a letter to parents informing them that "on the day, Wednesday, December 8, 2021," one of their employees was arrested by the Franklin County Sheriff's Office for suspected sexual misconduct allegations involving a former student.

According to them, they are cooperating fully with the Franklin County Sheriff's Office. The district immediately placed the instructor on administrative leave pending an investigation after learning of the allegations.

Furthermore, they go on to explain that the safety and security of their pupils is their number one concern. They also express gratitude to their children's parents for their patience and support while they work through their disciplinary and legal procedures.

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