Teacher Neil Bantleman goes on trial in Indonesia

Canadian Neil Bantleman of Burlington, ON

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- A Canadian teacher and a teaching assistant went on trial Tuesday in Indonesia accused of sexually abusing a kindergarten student at an international school.

Neil Bantleman, of Burlington, Ont., and Ferdinant Tjiong maintain their innocence as do fellow teachers and the principal at the Jakarta International School.

Around 60 teachers and parents of pupils at the school protested outside the South Jakarta District Court in support of the pair.

"Free the innocents. We are here for you Neil and Ferdi. We believe in you," they shouted.  (more...)

Teacher Neil Bantleman goes on trial in Indonesia