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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Former gym teacher sentenced over historical child sex offences

A former gym teacher from Riverina was sentenced to over three years in prison for sexually abusing students in the late 1980s and early 1990s at a boys' high school and a gymnastics school.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-teacher tells of 'deep pain' after alleged abuse of former student

Former teacher Stephen Fane Noga denies allegations of sexual abuse against a former student during the 1980s, claiming he did not view their relationship as inappropriate at the time.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Arrest in GieรŸen: Kindergarten teacher accused of sexually abusing children

A 34-year-old kindergarten teacher in GieรŸen has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing children.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
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National & Local

After the conflict at Alytus gymnasium - the municipality's reaction

The Alytus municipality is responding to multiple complaints against a teacher at a local gymnasium regarding alleged physical and emotional abuse.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Sexual relationship began after student graduated, former teacher tells court

Former teacher Stephen Fane Noga denies allegations of sexual abuse by a former student, asserting that any relationship began after her graduation.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The resounding decision of British justice regarding a teacher who was recorded abusing a minor

A British teacher was banned for life from teaching after being convicted of sexually abusing a minor following a recording of the incident.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher at ยฃ28,000-a-year private school BANNED from classrooms after sending sick photos

Nicholas Ryde, a former teacher at a private school in London, has been banned from teaching due to his involvement in distributing child sex abuse material.

Feb 24 โ€ข 14:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Child Abuse Allegations at National Assembly's Childcare Center

Allegations have emerged against a teacher at the National Assembly's childcare center in South Korea for child abuse, prompting a police investigation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Capoeira teacher arrested on suspicion of raping a teenager in Formosa

A capoeira teacher has been arrested in Formosa, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl he taught, as part of a police operation.

Feb 23 โ€ข 23:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Music teacher arrested suspected of sexually abusing students from social project in the interior of SP

A music teacher in Itatinga, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of sexually abusing underage students from a social project.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The woman teacher was feeding alcohol and sexually abusing an orphan child!

A female teacher in Florida has been accused of providing alcohol and sexually abusing a homeless student who she took in under the pretense of offering educational assistance.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The word 'teacher' is scary just to hear" - Sexual violence against a student, compensation order

A former teacher in Hokkaido was ordered to pay 11 million yen in damages after a female student sued him for sexual violence, with the court recognizing the abuse of his position and the impact on the victim's mental health.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Sexual Abuse Continues from First Year of High School, 'Cunning Grooming' - Former Teacher Ordered to Pay Damages

A court in Sapporo has ordered a former teacher to pay 11 million yen for sexual abuse and psychological trauma inflicted on a student from high school.

Feb 20 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

A teacher in Zemgale sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual abuse of children

A teacher from the Zemgale region has been sentenced to 15 years in prison and 7.5 years of probation for sexual crimes against children.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
Crime & Justice

Zemgale teacher sentenced to 15 years in prison for pedophilia case

A teacher in Zemgale, Latvia, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexual offenses involving at least 180 children over eight years.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teacher thought stepdaughter, 4, was 'better off dead' before raping and drowning her

A South African teacher, Amber Lee Hughes, was sentenced for the rape and drowning murder of her four-year-old stepdaughter after being convicted in 2025.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Teacher is fired for slapping the face of a 2-year-old child in a daycare in the interior of SP

A teacher in Rio Claro, Sรฃo Paulo was fired after it was confirmed she slapped a 2-year-old child in her care.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Teacher Dismissed for Obscene Acts: Osaka Prefectural Board of Education Did Not Investigate for 5 Years After Reporting

An Osaka prefectural teacher was dismissed for obscene acts against a female student but was not investigated by the education board for five years after the initial report.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pervert teacher's sex attacks at posh girls' school from cupboard assault to hotel rule

A former geography teacher was sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assaults on students at a prestigious all-girls school, including one incident in a cupboard.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
World

DNA test revealed a terrible truth: the teacher's child's father is a 13-year-old schoolboy

A shocking case in Australia involves a 33-year-old teacher who repeatedly sexually abused her 12-year-old student, resulting in a child, with the father's DNA revealing him to be a mere 13 years old.

Feb 14 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Cรณrdoba: a volleyball teacher accused of sexual abuse of minors has been arrested again

A 32-year-old volleyball teacher in Cรณrdoba has been re-arrested for violating the conditions set by the court after being previously charged with sexual offenses against minors.

Feb 14 โ€ข 16:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Devoted and beautiful' teacher died after cocaine and drink binge on night out

A young teacher, Emily Rose Browning, tragically died after a night of heavy drinking and cocaine use during an outing with friends.

Feb 14 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Patras: Teacher slapped an autistic child because he was "making noise and disturbing"

A shocking incident of violence against a 9-year-old boy with autism occurred at a special elementary school in Patras, Greece, where a teacher allegedly slapped the child for being noisy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 18:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cops fear 1m abuse images nursery monster Vincent Chan preyed on more victims

Police are concerned that Vincent Chan, a convicted nursery worker and primary school teacher, may have more victims than the identified 20 who were abused over a 17-year period.

Feb 12 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Investigation against teacher suspected of assaulting student with autism at school has not progressed after two years, family complains

Family members of a child with autism are frustrated over the lack of progress in a case involving a teacher suspected of assaulting their son two years ago in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Feb 12 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
Crime & Justice

Search for Victims of French Pedophile Who Abused Children Around the World

French police are seeking potential victims and witnesses in connection with the case of Jacques Leveugle, a retired teacher accused of sexually abusing 89 children over five continents.

Feb 11 โ€ข 23:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The thousand faces of the septuagenarian 'teacher' who abused 89 minors in 10 countries

A 79-year-old French man, posing as a teacher, has been accused of sexual abuse against 89 minors across several countries over six decades.

Feb 11 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teacher arrested suspected of raping 7-year-old student in Bahia

A teacher in Feira de Santana, Brazil, has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 7-year-old student during school hours.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
Crime & Justice

France makes international appeal over ex-teacher accused of raping 89 children

French police are seeking international assistance in the case of Jacques Leveugle, a former teacher accused of sexually abusing 89 children over several decades.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
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National & Local

Woman tells court alleged abuse led to theft, 'warped' relationships

A woman has testified in a Supreme Court trial that alleged sexual abuse by her former teacher has negatively impacted her relationships and professional boundaries.

Feb 11 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Horror in France, former teacher accused of 89 rapes of minors

A former teacher in France, Jacques Leveugle, has been accused of committing repeated sexual violence against minors in several countries over a span of 55 years.

Feb 10 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Accused ex-teacher of raping 89 minors in 10 countries: the terrifying investigation shaking France

A former teacher has been accused of sexually assaulting 89 minors across ten countries over several decades, according to a recent investigation revealed by the Grenoble prosecutor's office.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

79-year-old former teacher arrested for sexual abuse of nearly 90 adolescents

A 79-year-old former teacher has been arrested in France for allegedly sexually abusing 89 adolescents over several decades and across multiple countries.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
Crime & Justice

Former teacher charged with rape and abuse of 89 minors in France

A former teacher has been charged with multiple counts of rape and abuse involving 89 minors across various countries from 1967 to 2022.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Catholic school teacher who 'performed oral sex on student in school cupboard' jailed

A former Catholic school teacher, Anthony Redmond, has been sentenced to prison for multiple sexual offenses involving students at a Plymouth school.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman tells court of pregnancy scare after alleged abuse as student

A former student of Hobart Matriculation College is testifying against her teacher in court, alleging sexual abuse and discussing a pregnancy scare related to the abuse.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily Summary #1855: Pilot Arrested Inside Plane in Congonhas Suspected of Running Child Sexual Abuse Network; Teacher Stabbed to Death Handed Out Chocolates and Motivational Notes Before the Crime in RO

A pilot was arrested at Congonhas Airport on charges of running a child sexual abuse network, while a teacher was tragically murdered after distributing chocolates and motivational notes.

Feb 9 โ€ข 16:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Teacher Veronika received horrifying messages from an unknown man: he claims to be the father of her child

Veronika, a teacher from Lithuania, has reported receiving threatening messages from an unknown man who claims to be the father of her child, leading her to contact the police.

Feb 8 โ€ข 13:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

63-year-old tuition teacher raped a 13-year-old student, victim became pregnant

A 63-year-old tuition teacher in Gujarat, India, has been accused of raping a 13-year-old student, resulting in her pregnancy, prompting her mother to file a complaint that led to the teacher's arrest.

Feb 8 โ€ข 02:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police arrests teacher suspected of sexual crimes against children in Angra dos Reis

A public school teacher was arrested in Angra dos Reis, Brazil, under investigation for child sexual abuse during an operation by the Federal Police.

Feb 6 โ€ข 20:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

SZ in the Evening: News from February 6, 2026

The EU warns that TikTok's design poses risks to children's physical and mental development, demanding major changes under the Digital Services Act, while a teacher in Erfurt is sentenced to over four years in prison for sexual abuse.

Feb 6 โ€ข 16:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Crime & Justice

Sexualized Violence: 'I tested how far it could go'

A teacher at a gymnasium in Erfurt exploited the trust of female students, having sexually abused them numerous times.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

"Inexcusable" โ€“ Four Years Imprisonment for Ex-Teacher After Abuse at Erfurt High School

A former teacher at an Erfurt high school was sentenced to four years and three months of imprisonment for sexually abusing three female students, with the judge condemning the actions as completely inexcusable.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Crime & Justice

Judgment in Erfurt: 'Completely failed as a teacher': Four years in prison for abuse

In Erfurt, teacher Nikolaus D. was sentenced to four years and three months for sexually abusing three students at Kรถnigin-Luise-Gymnasium, with the court criticizing the school involved.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

"He stretched during the lesson and she marked him absent," says a student about the teacher in Agia Paraskevi who has been reported for verbal abuse

A student claims that a teacher in Agia Paraskevi marked him absent for stretching during class, leading to a report of verbal abuse.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Violence Against Female Students at an Elementary School: Teacher Sentenced to 11 Years

A 45-year-old teacher in northwestern Milan has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for abusing at least five of his female students.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Complaint of verbal abuse by a high school philologist in Agia Paraskevi who uses the 'flipped classroom' method: Students are crying in class

A high school teacher in Agia Paraskevi is accused of verbal abuse, affecting students to the point of crying in class while employing the flipped classroom teaching method.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต NHK News (JP)
Crime & Justice

Shinjuku, Tokyo: Arrest of a male nursery teacher for lewd acts on a boy

A 40-year-old male nursery teacher in Shinjuku, Tokyo, was arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts on a boy who was a student at the daycare during an overnight event.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Bergamo, teacher under house arrest: "Sex with a 15-year-old student." Caught by eavesdropping devices

A 56-year-old high school teacher from Bergamo has been placed under house arrest for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student, who comes from a troubled family background.

Feb 3 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Crime & Justice

Praying to God for Grandfather to Die: Sexual Abuse Against a Child in a Respected Latvian Teacher's Family. Sanita's Story

The article tells the story of Sanita, who, at a young age, endured traumatic experiences of sexual abuse within her family, overshadowed by her grandfather's severe mental illness.

Feb 3 โ€ข 10:04 UTC

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