Teacher accused of fondling young boys
A TEACHER from Harrow has been accused of a two-year fondling campaign involving two 11-year-old boys.
Bearded and bespectacled Michael Gordon, 55, of Thrush Green, faces 14 specimen charges of sexually touching the pupils on various dates between September 1 2007 and April 9 this year, contrary to the Sexual Offences Act.
The French and Latin teacher spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth when he appeared at City of London Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (25/08).
The magistrates declined jurisdiction to deal with the charges - which carry a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail – and gave Gordon unconditional bail.
He was told to return to the same court on September 22 when it is expected the case will be committed for trial at Southwark Crown Court.
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