US Edition'I Blame Myself', Says Alleged Victim in Historic Sex Abuse Trial
- In March 2023, Duane Sanders, who taught first grade at Wallace A. Smith Elementary, was taken into custody on 15 charges related to the sexual abuse of nine male students.
- The allegations arose from reports that Sanders repeatedly touched students' genitalia while having them sit on his lap during class, prompting a police investigation and trial.
- Testimony included video interviews from children, expert witnesses explaining disclosure challenges, and mothers describing emotional impacts, while some community members defended Sanders’ character.
- On June 3, 2025, Day 5 of the trial, expert Dr. Bradley Freeman was certified and testified, and video testimonies were presented; Sanders faces charges including aggravated rape and sexual battery.
- The case highlights difficulties in revealing abuse by trusted adults and ongoing judicial efforts to hold offenders accountable and protect children in educational settings.
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'I blame myself', says alleged victim in historic sex abuse trial
The alleged victim in an historic sex abuse case says 'I blame myself', a trial at Oxford Crown Court has heard.
·Oxford, United Kingdom
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