The accused, a primary grades music teacher, was charged with one count of assault and thirteen counts of sexual assault and sexual interference involving fourteen complainants.
The Crown proceeded summarily on all counts.
The trial judge found that the evidence of the complainants was tainted by collusion arising from widespread rumours at the school following the initial accusation.
The judge found that the complainants' evidence lacked reliability, noting that none had reported any misconduct prior to the rumours, many had recanted or changed their stories significantly, and the physical circumstances of the alleged touching were improbable.
The judge acquitted the accused on all charges, finding that the Crown had not proven guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
