Teacher on Trial for Alleged Sexual Relationships with Two Pupils
Rebecca Joynes is accused of engaging in sexual activities with two teenage boys, with the defense arguing gender bias in the case.
- Prosecutors allege Joynes used a baby bonnet in court to elicit sympathy from jurors.
- Joynes denies any sexual activity with the first boy and claims the relationship with the second boy started after he left school.
- The defense argues that the case would be viewed differently if the accused were a male teacher and the pupils were female.
- Evidence includes flirty Snapchat messages and physical evidence recovered from Joynes' apartment.
- Joynes faces six counts of sexual activity with a child, including two counts as a person in a position of trust.