The Teacher's Trial · The Australian

The Teacher's Accuser Episode 4: Closing Arguments

June 16, 2023·1 hr 27 min·5 clips
A former student recalls seeing Chris Dawson standing between AB's legs in the playground, a memory burned into his mind for decades.
This episode covers the closing arguments in the carnal knowledge trial of Chris Dawson, accused of sexually assaulting a former student in 1980. It features key witness testimonies, including former students describing inappropriate interactions, and analyzes the prosecution and defence strategies. The episode explores the impact of the podcast 'The Teacher's Pet' on the investigation and the challenges of historical sexual assault cases.

As heard by us

A measured courtroom hour that makes procedure feel consequential.

The episode stays firmly in procedural territory, with AB's timeline, the missing sister evidence, and Laura Beecroft's testimony doing the heavy lifting.

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Why you'd press play

You want the trial's final pieces laid out without theatrics.

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