Jurors have retired to consider verdicts in the case of a teacher accused of having sex with two teenage pupils. Rebecca Joynes, 30, was already suspended from her high school job and on bail for alleged sexual activity with boy A, 15, when she allegedly began a sexual relationship with the second youngster, boy B, whom she later became pregnant by. Neither teenager can be identified. On Wednesday, she was accused of a “naked attempt to garner sympathy” from the jury by having a pink baby’s bonnet visibly tucked into her trouser front belonging to the child fathered by boy B, whose virginity she took, Manchester Crown Court heard.
Jurors have heard both boys sent Joynes flirty Snapchat messages before boy A was taken shopping, bought a £350 Gucci belt, and went back to her flat in Salford Quays where he alleges they had sex, with his semen later recovered from her bedsheets by the police. Boy B claims sexual activity began when he was 15 with kissing and full sex when he was 16 and while he was still a pupil. Joynes claims no sexual activity ever took place with boy A and a relationship developed with boy B while she was suspended from her job and only became sexual after she was dismissed and he had left school at 16, so no offense had taken place. Joe Allman, prosecuting, told jurors the defendant is hoping they will see the case differently because she is a woman and not a man, accused of sex with teenagers. He questioned why inappropriate Snapchats and comments, the boys referring to her as ‘Bunda Becky’ were not immediately “shut down” by the teacher and questioned whether she was attracted to teenage boys.
Earlier, Joynes told the jury she had ruined her “dream job” with stupid “mistakes” by meeting up with the two teenagers and having them back at her flat, but denied under-age sex. Michael O’Brien, defending, said boy A’s claims were teenage boy bravado and boy B had chosen to “twist the dates” to say sex began earlier when he was still at school and aged 15. Joynes wept as she told jurors the baby she had with boy B was taken away from her hours after giving birth and she now has only limited access, three times a week. She denies six counts of sexual activity with a child, including two while being a person in a position of trust. Jurors were sent home at 4.20 pm on Thursday to return to court on Friday to resume deliberations.
In a related article, a teacher accused of sex with two students says she was stupid and made mistakes. The case has sparked a discussion about the boundaries between teachers and students. It raises questions about the responsibility of educators to maintain appropriate relationships with their students and the consequences of crossing those boundaries. This case serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining professionalism and ethical conduct in educational settings.
Overall, the trial of Rebecca Joynes sheds light on the complexities of teacher-student relationships and the legal implications of inappropriate conduct. It highlights the need for clear guidelines and safeguards to protect students from exploitation and abuse. The outcome of this trial will likely have far-reaching implications for educational institutions and the way they handle allegations of misconduct among their staff.
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