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Teacher tells trial it was 'major mistake' for student to sleep in bed beside him

Summary

The 59‑year‑old teacher, accused of sexual assault, pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to one count of attempted anal rape and eight counts of sexual assault involving six complainants aged 17‑24 between 1991 and 1997. In his testimony, he described a 1997 incident where an 18‑year‑old student stayed at his house and slept in his bed. He claimed the student entered the bed because the house was cold, that he left after the student was dressed, and that he later returned to sleep. He called the student's presence a "major mistake" and denied any sexual contact. He also addressed allegations from other complainants, stating he had no recollection of the incidents and denied sexual interaction, though he later admitted performing oral sex in some cases. The trial is ongoing before Mr Justice Alexander Owens and a jury.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Teacher tells trial it was 'major mistake' for student to sleep in bed beside him. 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. Procedural stage: trial

When:

• March 1991 Incident
• November 1997 Incident
• 2023-12-18 Publication

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Stage Trial Violent Crime

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