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Former Teacher Pleads Guilty to 15 Child Sex Offenses | Australia News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
Naomi Tekea Craig, a 34-year-old former music teacher, made her first public appearance since her arrest, leaving a Mandurah courthouse in dark clothing and a low hat, avoiding media. She pleaded guilty to 15 child sex offenses, including fathering a child with a 13-year-old student. Her sentencing is set for November 17, with some charges dismissed. Bail conditions strictly forbid contact with any children except her newborn. DNA confirmed her role as the child’s mother, and pre-sentencing reports, including a psychiatric evaluation, are nearly complete. The case has sparked national outrage over the teacher-student abuse that spanned 2024-2025. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1aafa7fd601f9b87