17 May 2007
Teacher Accused - Masterton
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May 17 2007
Masterton teacher denies charge of kissing pupil
NZPA
Masterton deputy principal "strenuously denies" kissing a 12-year-old female pupil at the centre of two indecency charges he faced in Masterton District Court yesterday.
Russell Brian Thompson, 46, Masterton Intermediate School deputy principal and teacher, did not enter pleas to a charge that on May 4 he committed an indecent act on a girl aged 12 and a further charge that he committed an indecent act on the same girl on diverse dates between April 1 and May 4.
Paul Paino, representing Thompson, did not seek name suppression and said his client "emphatically denies" the charges.
"The charges are that he kissed a pupil, which he strenuously denies," Mr Paino told the court.
Thompson, who was accompanied to the court by a group of about 10 family and supporters, was remanded on bail until June 13 and appeared nervous but defiant in the dock as his bail conditions were set.
Newstalk ZB
May 17 2007; 10:16
Teacher charged with indecency on 12yo girl
Police have charged a Masterton Intermediate School teacher, following allegations of a sexual assault on a young girl.
Russell Brian Thompson appeared in the Masterton District Court yesterday, charged with two counts of performing an indecent act on a 12-year-old girl. The 47-year-old did not seek name suppression and was granted bail to reappear on June 14.
Principal Fraser Mailman wrote to parents on Monday, saying the allegations have shocked and saddened his staff. Mr Mailman says the school is handling the situation as best it can.
Newstalk ZB
May 14 2007; 14:56
Police investigate allegation against teacher
Police are investigating allegations made against a Masterton Intermediate staff member.
School principal Fraser Mailman has outlined the investigation in a newsletter to parents and students. He says his staff are shocked and saddened by the allegation which was reported to police last week.
Mr Mailman says it is a sad time for all, but the school is trying to deal with it in the best way it can and he appreciates the support a number of parents have expressed.
He says he cannot comment on the nature of the allegation, until police inquiry is complete.
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