Randolph Co. Teacher Accused of Rape Asks for Bond to be Lowered

The lawyer for a Randolph County High School teacher accused of raping a 15-year-old student is asking for a reduction in his client’s $1.5 million bond.

David Brenton Burkhalter, 30, is on administrative leave from his teaching job after his arrest last week on eight felony charges.

Burkhalter was being held at the Randolph County Jail. His lawyer, Richard C. Perry Jr., says Burkhalter’s bond is excessive and unconstitutional. He noted Perry has no prior criminal history and is a lifelong Alabama resident.

Perry has filed a court request to reduce the amount.

Wedowee police say the investigation began earlier this month when they learned of allegations against the Randolph County High School algebra and geometry teacher. Police say a multi-agency investigation determined the allegations were credible.

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