Teacher's registration cancelled after exploiting student with drugs

RNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily Times1NewsWednesday 5 March 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated

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The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal has cancelled the registration of a Wellington teacher for serious misconduct. The man, who pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual communication, used a fake drug dealer persona to trick a 14-year-old girl into performing a sex act for cannabis. He was previously sentenced to nine months' home detention.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 5 Mar 2025, 10:43am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
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