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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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Father’s Message to Andrew Tate Circulates Online as Debate Over Influence on Young Women Grows

A message reportedly written by a father to controversial influencer Andrew Tate has begun circulating online, with the father appearing to raise concerns about his daughter and the wider impact of Tate’s online presence.

The alleged letter has attracted attention across social media, where users have been sharing and discussing the father’s words. However, the original source of the message and the circumstances surrounding its publication have not been independently verified.

The reported intervention comes as Tate remains at the centre of major legal proceedings in the UK and Romania.

Tate and his brother Tristan are currently being held in the United States while they contest extradition to Britain. UK authorities are seeking their extradition in connection with allegations including rape, assault and offences relating to trafficking for sexual exploitation. Both brothers deny wrongdoing. 

Romanian prosecutors have also recently indicted Andrew Tate on allegations including trafficking minors, money laundering and sexual acts involving a minor. These remain allegations to be determined through legal proceedings. 

A father’s concerns

The message circulating online appears to reflect the concerns of a parent worried about how influential social-media personalities can affect young people.

Parents have increasingly found themselves having to navigate the influence of online personalities whose content can reach millions of young viewers without the traditional safeguards associated with television or newspapers.

Tate has built a huge online following around subjects including masculinity, relationships, wealth and personal success. His supporters argue that some of his messages encourage discipline and ambition, while critics have raised concerns about some of his statements concerning women and relationships.

The Independent recently highlighted wider concerns about the effect of Tate’s online persona on young people, while noting that the serious allegations against him remain matters for the courts. 

Social media debate

The alleged father’s letter has prompted a wider discussion about the responsibilities of parents, influencers and social-media platforms.

For families, the controversy raises questions about how children and teenagers encounter powerful personalities online — and how parents can discuss controversial material with them without simply pushing them further towards it.

At the same time, material circulating on social media needs to be treated carefully. A screenshot or repost does not necessarily establish who originally wrote a message, when it was written or whether every detail contained within it is genuine.

The legal picture

The online debate comes at a significant point in Tate’s legal situation.

A US judge recently rejected applications by Andrew and Tristan Tate for release while they fight extradition to the UK. The judge concluded that the brothers had not established grounds for release during the extradition proceedings. 

The brothers deny the allegations against them and their lawyers have said they intend to challenge the extradition process. 

Conclusion

The father’s reported message has become another example of how Tate’s influence continues to generate intense debate beyond the courtroom.

While the authenticity and full circumstances of the circulating letter remain unclear, the discussion highlights a broader issue: how parents respond when their children encounter controversial online figures whose views can have a significant influence on young audiences.

Attached is a news article regarding Andrew Tate emails had a father send Andrew e mails over his daughter online sexual preferences on the internet 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64330811

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Andy Burnham Meets Donald Trump at UN Conference in New York

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has held his first face-to-face meeting with US President Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The meeting took place on Tuesday, 22 September, on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly and marked the first time the two leaders had met in person. They had previously spoken by telephone since Burnham became prime minister.

Talks Focus on UK-US Relations

The discussions covered a range of international and economic issues, including trade, immigration, Ukraine and the Falkland Islands. The leaders also discussed the wider UK-US relationship and areas where the two countries could work together.

Burnham said after the meeting that he and Trump had “established a good connection” during their early discussions and that the relationship between Britain and the United States remained extremely important.

Trump described Burnham positively following their talks, calling him a “natural businessperson” and saying he believed the British prime minister had significant strengths to work with. Trump also said the relationship with Britain was doing well under Burnham.

Differences Remain

Despite the positive tone, the meeting also highlighted disagreements between Washington and London.

One major issue was the UK’s agreement concerning the Chagos Islands and the Diego Garcia military base. Trump criticised the agreement, describing it as a “terrible deal”, while the UK government has maintained its position on the arrangement.

The two governments also have differences over several foreign-policy issues, meaning the meeting was not simply about strengthening relations but also about managing areas where Britain and the United States disagree.

A Significant Diplomatic Meeting

The meeting comes as Burnham begins his role on the international stage and seeks to establish Britain’s relationships with major allies.

For Trump, the encounter was part of a wider programme of meetings with world leaders during the UN General Assembly.

The talks demonstrate the importance of the UK-US relationship, while also showing that close allies can have significant disagreements over foreign policy, trade and international affairs.

222 News: The first meeting between Burnham and Trump provides an early indication of how the two governments may work together while attempting to manage differences on major international issues.

Attached is a news article regarding Andy burnham and Donald Trump meeting up a the New York conference 

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Clavicular Charged With Rape and Could Face Up to 20 Years in Prison

Social media influencer and streamer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, has been charged with rape and other offences in Massachusetts, United States.

Peters, 20, is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl following an alleged incident at his family’s home in Chatham, on Cape Cod, on May 23, 2025. According to court documents, the charges were formally issued on September 8, 2026. 

What are the charges?

Peters faces three charges:

* Rape

* Drugging a person for sexual intercourse

* Procuring alcohol for someone under 21

According to police documents, the alleged victim told investigators that Peters knew she was 17. She reportedly became heavily intoxicated after being given alcohol and later alleged that Peters had sex with her without her consent. These are allegations contained in the criminal complaint and have not been proven in court. 

Could he face 20 years?

If convicted of the rape charge, Peters could face up to 20 years in prison, according to reports citing the criminal complaint and Massachusetts law. He could also face additional legal consequences if convicted of the other offences. 

Reports also note that the drugging-for-sex charge can carry substantially more severe penalties under Massachusetts law, meaning the potential consequences depend on which charges result in convictions and the sentences imposed by the court. 

Peters due in court

Peters is scheduled to appear for an arraignment in Massachusetts on October 14, 2026. His representative has disputed aspects of the reporting surrounding the case, while Peters has not been convicted of any offence.

The case has attracted significant attention because Peters has a large online following and is associated with the “looksmaxxing” internet trend, which focuses on attempts to alter or improve physical appearance.

Conclusion

The allegations against Clavicular are now the subject of a criminal case in Massachusetts. While a conviction on the rape charge could result in a sentence of up to 20 years, being charged does not mean Peters has been found guilty. The evidence and allegations will be considered through the court process.

Attached is a news article regarding clavicular charged with rape on a minor and could face 20 years in jail 

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Tuesday, 22 September 2026

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Vaping and the Lungs: The Chemicals Behind the Flavour

Vapes are often marketed around flavour, but the aerosol produced by an e-cigarette is not simply harmless water vapour. Health experts warn that inhaling vape aerosol can expose the lungs to a mixture of chemicals and tiny particles.

Vaping works by heating an e-liquid to create an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, while the liquid can also contain ingredients such as propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine and flavourings. 

What is actually entering the lungs?

According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. vape aerosol can contain potentially harmful substances, including nicotine, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead, cancer-causing chemicals and tiny particles capable of travelling deep into the lungs. 

The CDC also warns that some flavouring chemicals may be safe to consume in food but are not necessarily safe to inhale because the lungs process substances differently from the digestive system. 

This is important because the word “flavour” can make vaping sound much more harmless than it actually is.

Flavour does not mean harmless

Fruit, mint, sweet and other flavours can make vaping more appealing, but the flavour itself does not remove the risks associated with inhaling the aerosol.

Vapes are specifically designed to deliver their aerosol into the lungs. Therefore, describing vaping as something that should be used simply “for the taste” rather than inhaled would not accurately describe how an e-cigarette works.

Instead, the health message is that flavour should not be confused with safety.

Vaping compared with smoking

There is an important distinction. The NHS states that vaping is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, because cigarette smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including many poisonous substances, and smoking produces tar and carbon monoxide. However, the NHS also stresses that vaping is not completely harmless and that the long-term effects remain uncertain. 

For adults who smoke, switching completely from cigarettes to vaping can reduce exposure to many of the harmful chemicals produced by burning tobacco. But for people who do not smoke, taking up vaping introduces an avoidable exposure to nicotine and other substances.

The lungs are not designed for unnecessary chemical exposure

The growing concern surrounding vaping is therefore not simply about the flavour in an e-liquid. It is about what happens when the liquid is heated and its aerosol is repeatedly inhaled.

Scientists are still studying the long-term consequences of regular vaping, meaning there are unanswered questions about what years of exposure could mean for respiratory health. 

Key points

* Vape aerosol is not simply water vapour.

* Most vapes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive.

* Aerosol can contain tiny particles, heavy metals and potentially harmful chemicals.

* Some flavouring substances may be suitable for eating but not necessarily for inhalation.

* Vaping is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, according to the NHS, but it is not risk-free.

* Non-smokers and young people should not take up vaping.

* More research is needed to understand the long-term effects of regular vaping.

Conclusion

Vaping should not be treated as harmless simply because a product tastes like fruit, sweets or mint. The important question is not just “What does the vape taste like?” but “What am I putting into my lungs?”

For smokers, vaping can be a tool to move away from combustible tobacco. For non-smokers, however, there is no health benefit to starting. The safest option for the lungs remains not smoking and not vaping.

Attached is a news article regarding vale smoking and the causes that it affects on the human body

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Tim Westwood Faces Two New Sexual Offence Charged 

Former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with two additional sexual offences relating to alleged incidents dating back more than two decades.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed on Tuesday 22 September 2026 that the 68-year-old faces an allegation of indecent assault involving a teenage girl aged 16 or 17 in Hammersmith and Fulham in 1991.

He has also been charged with sexual assault relating to an 18-year-old woman in Wandsworth in May 2004. 

Total charges rise to 17

The latest charges are in addition to 15 charges brought against Westwood in October 2025.

Those existing charges include:

* Four counts of rape

* Nine counts of indecent assault

* Two counts of sexual assault

The allegations involving the earlier charges relate to seven women and span the period from 1983 to 2016.

With the two new charges, Westwood now faces 17 charges involving nine women.

Westwood has previously pleaded not guilty to the 15 existing charges and denies the allegations. 

What happens next?

Westwood is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in connection with the two new charges, although a date has not yet been fixed.

The trial concerning the original 15 charges is scheduled to begin at Southwark Crown Court on 25 January 2027. 

The Crown Prosecution Service said prosecutors had considered the evidence and concluded there was sufficient evidence and a public-interest basis to bring the additional charges.

The CPS has also stressed that criminal proceedings are active and that Westwood has the right to a fair trial. 

Westwood’s broadcasting career

Westwood became one of Britain’s best-known hip-hop and rap broadcasters, beginning his career in radio before joining the BBC in the 1990s. He presented programmes on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 1Xtra before later working with Capital XTRA.

He left Capital XTRA in 2022.

The latest allegations are now part of an ongoing criminal investigation and court process. The charges are allegations only and have not been proven in court.

Key points

* Tim Westwood, 68, faces two new sexual-offence charges.

* One allegation relates to 1991 and involves a girl aged 16 or 17.

* The second relates to an alleged sexual assault in 2004 involving an 18-year-old woman.

* He now faces 17 charges involving nine women.

* Westwood denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to the original 15 charges.

* His trial on the original charges is scheduled for January 2027. 

Attached is a news article regarding Tim Westwood charged with more offences against girls 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckx2zv0rx0nqo

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Saturday, 19 September 2026

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Parents Could Lose Benefits or Face Jail Over Children’s Crimes, Minister Warns

Parents in England and Wales could face tougher consequences if their children repeatedly become involved in crime, under proposed changes to the youth justice system.

Youth Justice Minister Jake Richards has said parents should be held accountable for playing their part in preventing children from offending, with possible penalties including increased fines, reductions in benefits and, in the most extreme cases, imprisonment.

The proposals form part of the Government’s wider plans to strengthen Parenting Orders. These orders can require parents or guardians to attend counselling, guidance sessions or other interventions designed to address a child’s behaviour.

At present, failure to comply with a Parenting Order can result in a fine. Ministers are considering whether the system should be strengthened further.

Richards said the justice system should hold parents accountable in a proportionate way when they fail to fulfil their responsibilities and described the approach as a combination of support and consequences. 

Prison would be for the most extreme cases

The minister stressed that parents would not automatically be sent to prison simply because their child committed an offence.

Any custodial penalty would be considered only in the most extreme circumstances and would ultimately be a matter for a judge.

The Government’s May 2026 Youth Justice White Paper proposed tougher accountability for parents and carers alongside earlier intervention to prevent young people becoming involved in crime. 

What could change?

Under the proposals, authorities could have greater powers to ensure parents engage with programmes designed to tackle their child’s behaviour.

Possible consequences being discussed include:

* Stronger Parenting Orders

* Larger financial penalties

* Potential reductions in benefits

* Prison in the most extreme cases

* Greater involvement of parents in interventions designed to prevent repeat offending

The proposals have also generated debate among academics and justice professionals, with concerns that financial penalties could place additional pressure on already struggling families. 

A wider attempt to tackle youth crime

The Government says the reforms are intended not simply to punish families, but to intervene earlier and prevent children from becoming trapped in a cycle of offending.

The May youth-justice reforms proposed earlier intervention, stronger support and greater parental accountability, alongside measures aimed at reducing repeat offending. 

The issue has now raised a major question for policymakers: how far should parents be legally responsible for the behaviour of their children?

Supporters of tougher accountability argue that parents have an important role in keeping children away from crime. Critics question whether punishing parents financially or through imprisonment will address the underlying causes of youth offending.

Conclusion

The proposals do not mean that parents will automatically lose benefits or go to prison when their child commits a crime. The Government is considering tougher enforcement of parental responsibilities, with the most severe penalties intended for exceptional cases.

The debate is likely to continue as ministers develop the reforms and consider how to balance parental responsibility, children’s welfare and public safety.

Attached is a news article regarding parents could face jail or a fine or lose their benefits under there children’s crimes 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/prison-sentences-children-parents-lose-benefits-youth-crime-b3052852.html

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Babatunde Odutola Jailed After Indecent Act on Manchester-Bound Train

A 36-year-old man, Babatunde Odutola, has been jailed for 44 weeks after exposing himself and masturbating in front of a woman on a train travelling towards Manchester.

According to the British Transport Police (BTP), the incident happened at around 7pm on Friday, 11 September 2026, while the train was travelling through Cheshire towards Manchester Piccadilly.

Police said Odutola approached a woman who was travelling alone and behaved aggressively after she did not engage with him. He then exposed himself while sitting in a wheelchair and masturbated while looking towards the woman and telling her to “come over”.

The woman was distressed by what happened. Another passenger intervened and helped escort her away from the carriage.

CCTV footage showed Odutola continuing the behaviour while other passengers travelled through the carriage.

Officers arrested him when the train arrived at Manchester Piccadilly. The case was dealt with rapidly, with Odutola appearing before Manchester Magistrates’ Court on 14 September.

He pleaded guilty to one count of outraging public decency and to breaching a suspended sentence order. He was sentenced to 44 weeks in prison.

BTP said Odutola was already a registered sex offender and described the incident as not being an isolated matter.

Detective Constable Leonidas Christoforou said the behaviour must have been frightening for the woman and urged passengers to report sexual offences or inappropriate behaviour on the railway.

Key Points

* Babatunde Odutola, 36, was arrested after an incident on a train travelling towards Manchester.

* Police said he exposed himself and masturbated in front of a woman.

* A fellow passenger helped the woman leave the carriage.

* CCTV and witness evidence were used during the investigation.

* Odutola pleaded guilty at Manchester Magistrates’ Court.

* He was sentenced to 44 weeks in prison.

* BTP said the investigation and prosecution were completed within 72 hours of the incident.

Conclusion

The case highlights the importance of reporting sexual or indecent behaviour on public transport. British Transport Police advises passengers who experience or witness such incidents to report them to railway staff or police. 

Attached is a News article regarding a Nigerian man masturbating on train in front of women 

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Friday, 18 September 2026

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New Tiger Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia After More Than 100 Years

A tiny wild cat hidden in Bolivia’s cloud forests has been confirmed as a completely new species — the first living cat species to be formally described by scientists in more than a century.

The newly recognised animal has been named the Tilcayo, with the scientific name Leopardus tilcayo. It was discovered in Bolivia’s mountainous Yungas cloud forest, an ecosystem where mist, dense vegetation and steep Andean terrain create a difficult environment for researchers to explore. 

Smaller than a domestic cat

The Tilcayo is a remarkably small wild feline. It measures around 46 centimetres (18 inches) from head to body and weighs approximately 1.4 kilograms (3 pounds) — making it smaller than the average domestic cat.

Its light-brown coat is covered with irregularly shaped rosettes, giving it the distinctive appearance associated with South America’s tiger cats. 

Scientists say surprisingly little is known about its behaviour. Evidence from camera traps suggests it may be mainly nocturnal, while analysis of scat has found remains of small rodents, indicating these animals could form part of its diet.

A discovery hidden in plain sight

The story of the Tilcayo began years before scientists officially recognised it as a new species.

One of the cats studied was found as a kitten near a forest and was taken home by a local man who believed it was a domestic cat. The animal eventually ended up at a wildlife sanctuary, where scientists were able to examine it more closely. 

Its appearance did not completely match descriptions of the tiger cats previously known from the region.

Researchers therefore turned to genetics.

DNA analysis involving 38 tiger-cat specimens from several South American countries, including museum specimens, revealed that what had traditionally been treated as a single tiger-cat group actually contained five genetically distinct species. 

Scientists estimate that the lineage leading to the Tilcayo separated from other tiger cats approximately 1.4 million years ago.

Why it matters

The discovery is significant because scientists have formally described a new living cat species for the first time in more than 100 years.

But the discovery also raises concerns about the animal’s future.

The Yungas cloud forest is under pressure from deforestation, agricultural expansion, human-caused fires and mining. Because researchers currently have only limited information about the Tilcayo’s population and distribution, its conservation status remains uncertain. 

Researchers have shared their findings with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), which is expected to assess the different tiger-cat lineages separately. A separate assessment could reveal that the Tilcayo faces a greater level of threat than previously recognised. 

A warning from nature

The discovery of the Tilcayo demonstrates that even animals belonging to one of the world’s best-known groups — cats — can remain hidden from science.

Scientists believe there may still be many species waiting to be properly identified, particularly in remote forests and other difficult-to-explore ecosystems.

For Bolivia’s Yungas, the discovery could therefore represent more than the arrival of a new name in the scientific record. It could also strengthen calls to protect an environment that may contain other species that science has yet to uncover.

Attached is a new species of tiger cat found in Bolivia 

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Thursday, 17 September 2026

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New Synthetic Opioid Cychlorphine Linked to Death of San Francisco Teenager

San Francisco is facing a warning over a newly emerging synthetic opioid after a 16-year-old boy died with the drug in his system.

The teenager, identified in reports as Dante Lacourte, died in April 2026 after an apparent drug overdose. According to the San Francisco Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, his death involved a combination of drugs, including cychlorphine, a relatively new synthetic opioid. San Francisco authorities have described him as the city’s first known death involving the substance. 

A drug more powerful than fentanyl

Cychlorphine, also known as N-propionitrile chlorphine, belongs to a group of new synthetic opioids known as orphine opioids. The European Union Drugs Agency is monitoring it as a new psychoactive substance because of concerns about its potential public-health risks. 

San Francisco officials have warned that the substance can be around 10 times more potent than fentanyl, making accidental exposure particularly dangerous. Officials have also warned that conventional fentanyl test strips may not detect cychlorphine. 

Counterfeit pills raise concern

The investigation into the teenager’s death led San Francisco police to investigate the suspected supply of counterfeit pharmaceutical pills.

On September 8 and 9, police searched several properties and arrested four people. Officers reported seizing more than 20,000 counterfeit pills, along with fentanyl, other narcotics and firearms. 

Some counterfeit pills recovered by investigators were suspected to resemble prescription medicines. Authorities have warned that young people could unknowingly consume dangerous synthetic opioids when pills are falsely represented as legitimate medication.

Investigation remains open

Police have said the four arrested suspects face narcotics and firearms charges. However, investigators have not established that the suspects were directly responsible for Lacourte’s death.

San Francisco officials said additional charges could follow if investigators are able to establish a direct connection between a drug sale and the teenager’s fatal overdose. 

The case highlights the rapidly changing nature of the illicit-drug market, where newly emerging synthetic substances can appear before authorities and health services fully understand their effects.

A warning to families

The emergence of cychlorphine has prompted concerns about teenagers and counterfeit pills sold through illicit markets and social-media channels.

Health authorities stress that illegally manufactured pills can contain unexpected substances and potentially fatal quantities of synthetic opioids.

The key message from officials is that a pill that looks like a prescription medication may not actually contain the drug it claims to contain.

Key points

* A 16-year-old San Francisco teenager died in April 2026 with cychlorphine among the drugs detected in his system.

* Authorities describe cychlorphine as a newly emerging synthetic opioid.

* Officials say it can be considerably more potent than fentanyl.

* Fentanyl test strips may not detect the substance.

* Police recently seized more than 20,000 suspected counterfeit pills.

* Four people have been arrested, although a direct connection to the teenager’s death has not yet been established.

* The investigation remains ongoing. (San Francisco Police Department⁠. 

Attached is a news article regarding new synthetic opioid linked to teens death in San Francisco 

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Wednesday, 16 September 2026

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Former PE Teacher Bronwen James Found Guilty of Sexual Activity With Schoolboy

Former PE teacher Bronwen James, 30, has been found guilty of sexually abusing a 16-year-old schoolboy while she was working as a teacher at Bitterne Park School in Southampton.

James was convicted at Winchester Crown Court on 10 September 2026 of three counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust. She was found not guilty of one further charge relating to the same pupil.

The court heard that James had flirted with the pupil in class before the pair began communicating through Snapchat. Prosecutors said the relationship later developed into sexual activity, including at James’s home.

The pupil told police that he had been “groomed” by James. Prosecutors argued that she had exploited her position of authority as a teacher and failed to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. 

Offences involving two girls

The case also involved offences against two female pupils. James had previously pleaded guilty to a number of offences involving girls who were 13 and 14 at the time, including sexual activity and sexual communication offences. She also pleaded guilty to an offence involving an indecent photograph of a child.

The Crown Prosecution Service said James had abused the trust placed in her as a teacher and that digital communications and evidence from the pupils were important to the prosecution case. 

What happens next?

James has not yet been sentenced. The CPS confirmed that she will be sentenced at a later date at Winchester Crown Court. 

The case has highlighted the particular responsibility teachers have towards pupils because of their position of trust and authority.

Key points:

* Bronwen James, 30, is a former PE teacher.

* She was convicted on three counts involving a 16-year-old male pupil.

* She was acquitted of one additional charge involving the same pupil.

* She previously pleaded guilty to offences involving two female pupils.

* The CPS said she had abused her position of trust.

* Her sentence will be determined at a later hearing. 

Attached is a news article regarding bronwen James aged 30 school PE teacher found guilty on having sex with school boy 

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c620l8g7p9g7o

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