A retired teacher in Ontario has been acquitted of sexual abuse charges.
A 69-year-old retired teacher from Upper Canada College has been acquitted of charges he sexually abused a young student almost two decades ago.Herbert Sommerfeld, who taught at the prestigious private school for 36 years, faced charges including sexual assault and sexual interference.His accuser, who cannot be identified, said the attacks started when he was nine and continued until he was fourteen. The man is now 28.The judge in the case said he found the accuser's testimony filled with inconsistencies and that it was sometimes evasive.Sommerfeld welcomed the verdict, but said he has endured 18 months of torture since being charged.It's been horrendous, it's been just a nightmare," said the retired teacher. "It's been very difficult. It's been something that has been on my mind almost every waking moment. It's a dreadful experience."
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