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Teacher accused of abuse said he 'made pass' at student, witness tells trial
Summary
In a trial at the Central Criminal Court, a 59‑year‑old former teacher faces one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six complainants aged 17 to 24 between March 1991 and November 1997. A friend of the accused, who worked on school musical productions in the 1990s, testified that she was present at a dinner in 1997 with the accused and a student, after which the three returned to the accused's apartment. She claimed the accused told her he had "made a pass" at the student, who had left the house. The witness also disclosed a brief sexual relationship with a 17‑year‑old student in 1995, which the accused reportedly found displeasing. The accused's employment as a teacher at the school from 1987 to 1997 and his role as musical director were confirmed by the school principal. The case is proceeding before Mr Justice Alexander Owens and a jury. The unnamed 17-year-old pleaded not guilty.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Teacher accused of abuse said he 'made pass' at student, witness tells trial. Charges or matters: one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault in relation to six complainants on dates between March 1991 and November 1997 at locations in Co Dublin. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- March 1991 Incident
- November 1997 Incident
- 2023-12-12 Publication
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault in relation to six complainants on dates between March 1991 and November 1997 at locations in Co Dublin (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Central Criminal Court
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