Night Watch: Christina Formella: From Soccer Coach to 60 Years in Prison?

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October 8, 2025 • 22 mins

In Illinois, 30-year-old teacher Christina Formella is facing 55 criminal charges, accused of sexually abusing a teenage student she was entrusted to tutor and coach. The case has gone viral on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram, fueled by thousands of texts, disturbing diary entries, and a growing media frenzy. With her next court date set for October 14th, prosecutors allege the abuse lasted nearly two years and involved dozens of encounters. If convicted, Formella could face up to 60 years in prison. Crime House Daily is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Don’t miss out on all things Crime House Daily! Instagram: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 TikTok: @Crimehouse | @crimehouse247 Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousedaily Crime House Daily is hosted by Katie Ring Instagram: @the.self.defense.girl TikTok: @the.self.defense.girl To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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