Delaware Middle School Principal Admits to Raping Child Under 16 for Years in 'Heinous' Case

Delaware Middle School Principal Admits to Raping Child Under 16 for Years in 'Heinous' Case

Tasha Purnell is now facing a sentence on six to 75 years in prison after entering a guilty plea to charges of rape and continuous sexual abuse.

Delaware Middle School Principal Pleads Guilty to Years-Long Sexual Abuse of Student

A Delaware middle school principal is facing a lengthy period behind bars after admitting to sexually abusing a student over several years. On Monday, 44-year-old Tasha Purnell pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree rape and one count of continuous sexual abuse of a child. In exchange for her plea, prosecutors dropped 16 additional felony charges. Following the hearing, a judge revoked her bail, and she is now being held at the Delores J. …