Chris Dawson’s first interaction with former student was returning a topless photo to her, court hears

Woman tells court former teacher said he wanted her in his class to get to know her, telling her that numerous times

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Chris Dawson’s first interaction with a student he’s accused of having an unlawful sexual relationship with was to return a topless photo of her, a court has heard.

The photo was taken on a picnic when the former student, known in court only as AB, was 14 or 15, and had been circulating around her school.

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