Mary Kay Letourneau

Mary Kay Letourneau was an American former school teacher who gained notoriety for her sexual relationship with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau, in the late 1990s. Their relationship led to her arrest in 1997, and she was convicted of statutory rape, serving time in prison. After her release, she married Fualaau, who was an adult by then, in 2005. The case drew significant media attention and sparked discussions about teacher-student relationships and legal implications. Letourneau passed away from cancer in 2022, leaving a complex legacy surrounding her actions and their impact on both her life and Fualaau's.