Teacher accused of raping student granted $1 million bail
Published:Friday | January 12, 2024 | 3:14 PM
A St Catherine teacher accused of the rape of a student while giving her a ride from school was today granted $1,000,000 bail with surety in the parish court.
The educator, who is charged with rape, grievous sexual assault, and having sexual intercourse with a person under 16 years old, is to return to court on February 9 when the case will again be mentioned.
It is being alleged that in December 2023 the teen girl was at the school where the accused taught.
She got a ride in his car and the teacher allegedly sexually assaulted her.
A report was made to the police's Centre for Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse.
An investigation led to his arrest and subsequent charge.
- Rasbert Turner
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