Science teacher on trial denies raping pupil
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 19:19 · Archive
A science teacher at a London school denies nine counts of rape and abuse of trust involving a student.
Darlington Nuwertey, 32, is on trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court charged with nine counts of rape and one count of abusing a position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with a girl aged 16 or above. He taught science at Oasis Academy Silvertown in Newham, east London.
Mr Nuwertey claims the relationship was 'loving and consensual' and says he believed the girl was 18. He told the court the pair communicated through Telegram and Snapchat using disappearing messages, and denied any sexual contact took place while he worked at the school with her. He said the girl initiated sex and claimed she later told him her parents had 'altered her birth certificate' to hide her real age. He admitted lying to police initially, claiming the relationship was purely professional.
The girl, who cannot be named, told the court she was 15 and about to turn 16 when she became aware of Nuwertey's unwanted attention. She described multiple instances of rape, including while she remained his student at school. The prosecutor, Richard Barrington, told the court: 'This wasn't a romantic relationship, this was the product of you having successfully groomed a schoolgirl.' Mr Nuwertey denies all charges.
How it is being reported
- Bexleyheath teacher accused of raping pupil claims it was 'loving and consensual'Darlington Nuwertey, a science teacher at Oasis Academy Silvertown, faces trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on charges of raping and grooming a pupil in east London.This Is Local London · 8 Oct, 18:46
- Bexleyheath teacher accused of raping pupil claims it was 'loving and consensual'Darlington Nuwertey, a science teacher at Oasis Academy Silvertown, faces trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on charges of raping and grooming a pupil in east London.News Shopper · 8 Oct, 18:46
In this story: Darlington Nuwertey · Oasis Academy Silvertown · Snaresbrook Crown Court · Newham · Bexleyheath
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