# Teacher on Trial Over Alleged Student Affair | Edmonton News

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Podcast: [Edmonton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/edmonton-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596100)
Published: 2026-09-08T22:49:34+00:00
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A UK PE teacher faces trial on four charges of sexual misconduct with a 16-year-old student from 2022, denying all allegations while admitting to knowing rumors of flirtation. The case spirals after she accepted his Snapchat request post-school year, with the teen accusing her of grooming and multiple sexual encounters at her home. James claims their communication was brief and denies any sex, even as prosecutors highlight the teen’s detailed knowledge of her home — including upstairs rooms — as evidence of intimacy. She suggests the teen fabricated the story to impress peers, and admits she initially lied to police to avoid escalation, confessing she “wanted to be liked” and struggled to say no. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ec90617a14f619dd

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