A former Pella High School band instructor accused of sexually exploiting a student in Pella and having a relationship with a 15 year old student in Charles City will appear in court this week.
Benjamin James Thompson, 31, faces three counts of sexual exploitation of a former student in Marion County and three counts of 3rd degree sexual abuse in Floyd County. He will have his initial appearance in Floyd County Court on Wednesday, with a bond hearing scheduled for later in July.