A former US teacher with the Indiana high school, in Indiana State, faces multiple criminal charges after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with junior high students, according to court documents that detail disturbing accusations involving “Scream” movie masks.
Brittany Fortinberry, 31, who previously taught at Eminence High School, has been charged with child molestation, sexual misconduct with a minor, and dissemination of matter harmful to minors, among other charges. The allegations stem from incidents involving multiple minors she reportedly met while teaching at two different schools last year.
Court documents describe several concerning incidents, including one where a 13-year-old told police that Fortinberry picked up him and two friends, purchased clothing for them, and then took them to her residence.
According to the minor’s statement, Fortinberry allegedly contacted their parents to request they stay overnight, then provided substances described as “magic mushrooms” before initiating inappropriate contact with the three juveniles.
The documents state that Fortinberry allegedly requested the minors wear masks resembling those from the “Scream” horror movie franchise during the encounter.
Additional statements in the affidavit include testimony from a 14-year-old who told investigators he believes he may have been drugged on one occasion. Several witnesses noted that Fortinberry had established connections with the students’ parents and has a son of similar age, creating relationships beyond typical teacher-student interactions.
Fortinberry is currently being held at the Morgan County jail. Attempts to reach her legal representation for comment have been unsuccessful.
