Ames Man's Sentencing On Sexual Exploitation Postponed

AMES, IA — An Ames man and former teacher who was convicted of three counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee last month will be sentenced in January. The sentencing for Kevin Muehlenthaler, 29, was delayed this week, the Ames Tribune reported.

Muehlenthaler was a teacher in the Chariton school district when he was charged in February with four counts of sexual exploitation. In October 2016 a complaint was filed that said the victim, a teacher helper in Muehlenthaler's class, reported a relationship between her and Muehlenthaler had taken place between November 2013 and July 2014, the Tribune story said, adding that sexual encounters took place at Muehlenthaler’s residence, the home of a friend of his, and an Ames hotel.

A jury found Muehlenthaler guilty on three counts last month. Sexual exploitation is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $7,500 per count.

Muehlenthaler worked as an elementary music teacher in the North Polk district from August 2013 through June 2016. The Tribune reported he worked in the Chariton school district after that and he resigned on Sept 28, 2016.

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