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crime1 month ago•1 min saved

Teacher denies grooming, claims pupil fabricated sex claims to impress peers

Bronwen James, a 30-year-old PE teacher from Wiltshire, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court for four counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old pupil at Bitterne Park School in Southampton. The alleged incidents occurred in 2022. James denies having sexual contact or exchanging flirtatious messages, stating the boy fabricated the allegations to 'look cool' among friends. She admitted to accepting his Snapchat request after his term ended and allowing him to visit her home briefly for a toilet stop and to drop off her dog. Prosecutors argue the relationship was sexually charged, citing messages where James allegedly expressed love and a desire to move away together. A previous jury was discharged, and a new trial is ongoing.

via BBC|

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crime-and-courts1 month ago•5 min saved

Southampton PE Teacher Faces Trial Over Alleged Sexual Relationship with 16-Year-Old Pupil

Bronwen James, a 30-year-old physical education teacher at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, is standing trial at Winchester Crown Court on four charges of sexual activity with a 16-year-old student. Prosecutors allege that James initiated a 'sexually charged' relationship with the pupil after accepting his Snapchat request, leading to multiple sexual encounters at her home in Chippenham, Wiltshire. The trial, which was adjourned after the initial jury was discharged, centers on claims that James groomed the boy, telling him she loved him and wished to move away together. James denies all allegations, claiming in a prepared statement that the student fabricated the accusations at the behest of another pupil. The case highlights concerns over teacher-student boundaries and the potential for grooming in educational settings.

via NDTV|

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legal1 month ago

Jury Discharged in Trial of Gym Teacher Accused of Sex with Pupil

The trial of Bronwen James, a 30-year-old physical education teacher at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, was paused after the jury was discharged on Wednesday. Prosecutors allege James engaged in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old pupil, including having unprotected sex at her home while watching Wimbledon. James denies the charges, and a new jury is expected to be sworn in on Thursday.

via BBC|

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world-news1 month ago•18 min saved

British PE teacher faces trial for alleged sexual abuse of 16-year-old student

Bronwen James, a 30-year-old physical education teacher at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, is on trial at Winchester Crown Court facing four charges of sexual activity with a 16-year-old male student. Prosecutors allege James exploited her position of trust by initiating a 'flirtatious' relationship via Snapchat, eventually leading to sexual intercourse at her home. The alleged abuse occurred while the pair watched Wimbledon, with prosecutors claiming James told the boy she 'loved him' and wanted to 'move away' together. James denies the accusations, claiming the allegations were fabricated by others. The jury was discharged on Wednesday, and a new jury will be sworn in on Thursday.

via New York Post|

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