The Teacher's Trial · The Australian

From The Front: The first kiss Chris Dawson says proves his innocence

March 31, 2025·14 min·1 clip
Judge Huggett found Dawson's love-filled cards were powerful proof he had sex with the schoolgirl before she turned 17.
This episode of The Teacher's Trial focuses on Chris Dawson's appeal against his conviction for unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl, centering on whether their first sexual encounter occurred before she turned 17. It details the legal arguments about evidence like Christmas cards and witness inconsistencies, while also touching on his murder conviction and prison sentencing.
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