Judge overturns high school teacher's conviction for punching student in classroom brawl
Judge overturns high school teacher's conviction for punching student in classroom brawl
www.abc.net.au Judge overturns high school teacher's conviction for punching student in classroom brawl
A judge says Michael John Kable, 63, "was subject to extreme provocation as a casual teacher" prior to the assault at Maitland Grossman High School, and the offence was "out of character".
Key points:
- Teacher Michael John Kable has his conviction overturned on appeal
- A court heard Mr Kable punched a school boy after being tormented by a group of students
- Judge Peter McGrath said it was Kable's first criminal offence and "out of character"
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