Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Former teacher found guilty of luring ex-student over Facebook

A Saskatoon elementary school teacher who was fired in 2013 has been found guilty of luring a former student over Facebook for the purpose of facilitating child pornography.

Jayson Clark Kennard, 40, stared somberly into space as Justice Geoffrey Dufour ruled Kennard must have known the 16-year-old boy was underage when Kennard messaged him asking for nude photos and sex acts.

“The accused was a risk taker,” Dufour said before handing down his verdict Wednesday at Saskatoon Court of Queen's Bench. Kennard was willing to risk his job, his relationship and ultimately his freedom for sex, Dufour said. The judge allowed him to remain out of custody until sentencing arguments are heard in May.

But the former teacher told the court he truly believed the boy had turned 18.  (more...)


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