A scandalous accusation rocks a quiet suburban town. A teacher, once respected, now faces a torrent of disturbing allegations. Her alleged actions leave many questions. The most surprising? Her husband’s unwavering presence.
Christina Formella, a former teacher at Downers Grove South High School in suburban Chicago, faces an astounding 55 charges. These include aggravated sexual assault, aggravated criminal sex abuse, and grooming. If convicted, she could spend up to 60 years in prison. Yet, in a remarkable display, her husband, Michael Formella, publicly supported her. He held her hand as they arrived at DuPage County Circuit Court. This was Tuesday, and she was there to face new charges.
Prosecutors paint a chilling picture. They allege Formella told the student she had no intention of staying married. She planned to leave her husband and gain millions. She even messaged the teen while on vacation with her husband in Italy. This information comes from the Daily Herald. Despite these shocking revelations, Michael Formella remained by her side. Footage from TikTokker Abby Blabby showed the couple hand-in-hand. They walked into the courthouse with her defense team. They remained silent.
Husband of teacher Christina Formella stands by her as she faces new accusations of grooming student, having sex with him 45 times https://t.co/qC8cN0LoDN pic.twitter.com/QJs86mZp2a
— New York Post (@nypost) June 17, 2025
Prosecutors urged the judge to revoke Formella’s bail. They wanted her locked up. However, the judge allowed her to walk free. She was fitted with an ankle monitor. Prosecutor Jaclyn McAndrew called Formella “unbelievably conniving and unbelievably controlling.” She stated Formella knew her actions were wrong. The illicit relationship allegedly began in January 2023. It reportedly ended in September 2024. The student said it was wrong.
Husband’s Steadfast Support to Christina Formella Amidst Mounting Charges
The initial report surfaced in March 2024. It involved an alleged assault in December 2023. The victim’s mother discovered suspicious text messages. She then contacted police. This led to Formella’s first court appearance. There, she faced three charges. These were two counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse and one count of criminal sexual assault.
Then, the grand jury indictment followed. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the new charges. Fifty-two additional counts were added. These involved previously unknown instances of alleged abuse. The new indictment detailed 20 counts of sexual assault. It also included 20 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Additionally, there were six counts of indecent solicitation of a child. Finally, six counts of grooming were added. All are felony charges.
Formella, a former college soccer star, and her husband, a college baseball player, married last summer. They met at Concordia University Chicago. Prosecutors previously stated Michael Formella had no knowledge of the alleged illicit affair. The accusations have cast a dark shadow over their relatively new marriage.
This case has captivated public attention. The husband’s support stands out. It raises questions about loyalty and denial. The legal proceedings continue. More details may yet emerge.
