The development comes as she faces dozens of criminal charges in an alleged underage sex abuse case.
Former Indiana teacher Brittany Fortinberry has finalized her divorce from husband Nicholas Fortinberry, according to TMZ.
Divorce finalised while criminal case moves forward
The agreement reportedly stated that custody arrangements could change if she is released from custody before the criminal proceedings conclude. The divorce was completed on August 25, more than a year after Nicholas filed to end the marriage as the criminal investigation unfolded. Fortinberry remains jailed while awaiting trial on 47 criminal charges. She supplied alcohol and controlled substances to minors, and engaged in sexual activities with students as young as 13 years old. Court records show Fortinberry faces 47 criminal charges that includes charges of sexual misconduct with a minor, dissemination of material harmful to minors, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and sending sexual messages and videos to 17 and 18 year old boys who served as her teacher assistants at Eminence Schools The settlement also gives Nicholas sole legal custody of the couple’s child.
Prosecutors alleged that she sexually abused several teenage students over multiple years. She has been charged but has not been convicted, and the allegations will be tested in court. He alleged she then returned to bed with her husband while he slept in the children’s room. The couple also sold their shared home and agreed to divide the proceeds.
Investigators believe that at least six students came out as victims, according to charging documents cited by the New York Post. Prosecutors have said Fortinberry provided minors with alcohol and psychedelic mushrooms before engaging in sexual activity. A teenage boy said Fortinberry invited him over to use drugs, praised his appearance, and later initiated sex with him in her garage, according to WTHR.
