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Victoria teacher charged with sexual exploitation of students
In February 2024, Marnie Burnham, a 36-year-old educator who worked at schools within the Greater Victoria School District, was formally charged with multiple sexual offenses involving students on Vancouver Island.
The charges followed police investigations that began after receiving information early in 2024 about alleged sexual interactions between Burnham and students, identifying several victims.
Marnie Burnham has been charged with five offences, including three related to sexual exploitation and two involving communication to entice a minor under 18, and has been released with restrictions that prevent her from contacting the alleged victims or entering school grounds.
The Greater Victoria School District reported the allegations to police, launched an investigation, informed the Ministry of Education and Teacher Regulation Branch, and placed Burnham on unpaid leave.
Police and school officials continue to seek additional victims and encourage anyone under 18 with sexual contact before December 2024 to contact investigators while support services remain available.