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Mom Pleads In Tate Homecoming Queen Scandal Case, Sentenced To Probation
September 13, 2022
A no contest plea has been entered by the former school official accused of illegally accessing student information to help her daughter win the Tate High School homecoming queen crown.
Laura Carroll entered the plea to one count of felony unlawful use of a two-way communications device, and adjudication was withheld by Judge Coleman Robinson.
Carroll was sentenced to 18 months supervised probation. She was also ordered to pay costs or perform community service, and pay the cost of her probation supervision, according to court documents.
All additional charges were dropped, including one count each of felony offenses against users of computers, computer systems, computer networks, and electronic devices; felony criminal use of personally identifiable information, and conspiracy to commit these offenses.
Carroll, former assistant principal at Bellview Elementary School, and her daughter Emily Rose Grover were charged by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in March 2021.
In January, Grover entered a pre-trial diversion program that resulted in the charges against her being dismissed in March 2022.
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25 Responses to “Mom Pleads In Tate Homecoming Queen Scandal Case, Sentenced To Probation”
Those soccer moms should be mothers that set good examples for their children instead of trying to be their best friend.
Does her daughter get the homecoming queen crown back…..just wondering
She went from Assistant Principal that she probably worked up to for years to a criminal in a very short time. Does not look good on a resume
“Just an on looker” apparently you don’t know what kind of confidential information is on the focus portal that she gave her daughter the password to. That mother gave her access to every student in the Escambia county school districts Social Security number, any medical conditions they may have, numbers and addresses to parents and so much more. They BOTH should have had a more serious punishment. What they did was illegal. I’m sure the parents of those students whose accounts were accessed aren’t happy about that information being viewed by this spoiled girl just so she could be homecoming queen. Maybe the parents should file suit against them. Oh but heaven forbid they should actually pay for what they did!
Just an on looker – She should not hold a position where strict confidentiality is required. You have a right to expect that from physicians, lawyers, clergy, and yes- teachers and principals. As far as the vote fraud – may not mean much to adults who wears the crown, but for the kids it’s a big deal .
Good for you Laura, and daughter, this was one of the dumbest charges I’ve ever heard of.. must have not had the evidence they pretended to have, or they would have never dropped the charges.. move on with your lives now, you have a beautiful daughter.. very deserving of Homecoming Queen
So no conviction (adjudication withheld) and will now be able to keep her state teacher and administrator certificates too! Is this a great country or what?! (With sarcasm and SMH)
My Complaint is her daughter got more of a sentence than she did!
For all those complaining the sentence was too light do you want your taxes to go up?
Probation officers don’t work for free.
Jail for this type crime is unrealistic.
Probation officers can barely keep up with violent offenders now.
Florida courts go by a point system when it comes to sentencing. judges also have to follow a guideline. If she violates her probation the judge can revoke probation and give her up to five years in state prison.
She an her daughter are lucky to have had a plea deal. Now her daughter needs to grow up accept the consequences an drop her law suits..
What happened to this woman’s teaching credentials?
Unfortunately, the Judicial System has become a revolving door…..its all about reducing case loads and overcrowding in prisons & jails. Defendants are really not held accountable any more for Their actions. She really should have been sentenced to a little prison time because She needs a dose of humility.
She had 8 days to plea. She did plea however, adjudication was withheld by Judge Coleman Robinson. This means good ole Judge said she was not guilty. Crimes do not fit the punishment. Remember We the People vote for Judges in the 1st Circuit. However, Judge Robinson was elected without opposition.His term expires January 2023.
We need the name of the District Attorney?
Please tell me that Laura Carroll will NEVER be allowed to work in ANY school again in any capacity. She violated school policy and the privacy right of students and she cannot be trusted.
Well, nothing to do now except sue because of the emotional trauma of being arrested
So she pretty much gets off. Welcome to the criminal UNjustice system in the US. It’s all about who you are and who you know and how much money you have to pay a fancy lawyer.
Now where she accepted the deal she will join her spoiled privileged brat of a daughter and file a law suit.
I knew there was a reason why I didn’t like going to the principal..
I’m not taking up for this person but if you count the embarrassment and the loss of a great career. She was punished severely just for her daughter to win homecoming queen.
If your daughter can’t win on her own just commit a felony, smh.
Our lazy DA missed a layup.
This is not a trial of public opinion.
Respect the courts opinion.
That is what courts are for.
Legal binding opinion.
And no one has to like or dislike it.
So all that work and all that media uproar and she only got a year and a half of PROBATION?
For all the hoo Rah it clearly wasn’t that big of a deal to the state.
Looks like a huge waste if time.
Isn’t that sweet and cozy… violate others private data and get a slap on the wrist. I just hope her community service doesn’t involve computers LOL