Chris Dawson guilty of carnal knowledge: The Teacher’s Pet creator Hedley Thomas reacts

Christopher Dawson has been found guilty of carnal knowledge of a former student in the stunning conclusion to The Teacher’s Pet saga.

"The accused committed an act of carnal knowledge while she was 16 years of age in his and his pupil.”

That was the judgement of Judge Sarah Huggett, who found Christopher Michael Dawson guilty of carnal knowledge on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She said the complainant’s evidence had a “ring of truth” that could only lead her to this stunning conclusion.

In this episode Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss the verdict, as well as Chris Dawson’s reaction to it and what it means for the family of Lynette Dawson. 

To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the trial and verdict, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au. 

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The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service is on 1800RESPECT.

"The accused committed an act of carnal knowledge while she was 16 years of age in his and his pupil.”
That was the judgement of Judge Sarah Huggett, who found Christopher Michael Dawson guilty of carnal knowledge on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She said the complainant’s evidence had a “ring of truth” that could only lead her to this stunning conclusion.
In this episode Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss the verdict, as well as Chris Dawson’s reaction to it and what it means for the family of Lynette Dawson. 
To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the trial and verdict, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit <a href="http://theteachersaccuser.com.au">theteachersaccuser.com.au</a>. 
For regular updates, subscribe to The Front in your podcast app.
The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service is on 1800RESPECT.

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson.

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search&nbsp;The Teacher's Trial&nbsp;or click <a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-teachers-trial-podcast-chris-dawson-pleads-not-guilty-to-lyn-dawson-murder/news-story/84e63884174e256da351f4ac69d837b5">here.</a>

he Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson.

The Teacher's Trial

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here. 

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search&nbsp;The Teacher's Trial&nbsp;or click<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/nation/the-teachers-trial-podcast-chris-dawson-pleads-not-guilty-to-lyn-dawson-murder/news-story/84e63884174e256da351f4ac69d837b5"> here.</a>&nbsp;<a href="http://www.theteacherstrial.com.au"></a>

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