DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. (WLS) -- A Downers Grove South High School high school soccer coach and teacher has pleaded not guilty to sexually abuse charges.

In one text exchange unveiled by prosecutors, the student and Formella allegedly professed their love for one another.

Downers Grove South teacher Christina Formella appeared in court Monday after being charged in connection with criminal ...

Christina Formella, 30, arrived at court with her college sweetheart husband by her side as she is accused of sexually ...

A Downers Grove teacher accused of sexually abusing a student pleaded not guilty to charges during a court appearance Monday.

Christina Formella, accused of molesting a 15-year-old student, arrives at the DuPage County Courthouse with her husband on April 14.

A Downers Grove South High School teacher pleaded not guilty Monday to sexually abusing and sexually assaulting a student.

Christina Formella, accused of molesting a 15-year-old student, arrives at the DuPage County Courthouse with her husband on ...

An Illinois teacher is facing charges after allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student after the boy’s mother found ...

An Illinois teacher is facing charges for sexually abusing a 15-year-old teen, a relationship she later tried to dismiss as ...

Christina Formella has accused her 15-year-old accuser of being a "stalker" who planted incriminating text messages from her, ...