Saturday, March 3, 2018

Thornhill science teacher charged after teen reports sex assault: police

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A 64-year-old Catholic high school science teacher has been charged in connection with the sexual assault of a teenage girl at a high school in Thornhill.

York Regional Police say that on Feb. 23, they began an investigation after receiving information that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted.

Police announced Friday that a suspect identified as Frank Defina, a 64-year-old Vaughan resident, was arrested and charged.

He faces two counts of sexual assault, one count of sexual exploitation, and one count of sexual interference. He was released on bail.

None of the charges have been proven in court.

CP24 has learned that Defina works at St. Robert Catholic High School in Thornhill. Police said he has taught science since 1989.  (more...)



Deja vu?

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A "thing" at St. Robert's?

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