PE teacher 'abused trust' by having sex with boy, 16, court told
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Key Points:
- Bronwen James, a 30-year-old PE teacher from Chippenham, Wiltshire, is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student at Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire.
- The prosecution alleges James groomed the boy, exchanged flirtatious messages, and had sex with him multiple times at her home, including unprotected sex.
- James allegedly told the boy she loved him and wanted to move away with him, while the boy described feeling overwhelmed but initially unaware that the relationship was wrong.
- The school became aware of the situation in June 2022 after another student showed a teacher sexually suggestive text messages between James and the boy.
- James denies all charges, claiming the boy was influenced by another student to make false allegations, and the trial is ongoing at Winchester Crown Court.
