ALBANY (NY)
Albany Times Union
By MICHELE MORGAN BOLTON, Staff writer
First published: Tuesday, September 27, 2005
ALBANY -- As expected, a former Christian Brothers Academy teacher accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student took a plea deal on Monday, landing a 6-month jail term and 10 years' probation.
"Obviously, nobody's happy with the situation," said defense attorney Donald Kinsella. "I don't think confinement is the issue," he said. "Alcohol is the nature of her problem."
Based on time served and merit credit, Sandra Beth Geisel will be released about two weeks after her Nov. 21 sentencing.
The 42-year-old mother of four will be listed on the state Sex Offender Registry and receive treatment for alcohol and mental health issues.