Teacher accused of Child Porn possesion

[Goldstone Rapper]

You're not going to believe this but...

Our internet provider's Firewall is set so high, we're banned from reading that Argus page. Can someone post it up? Ta.

Here it is....

An assistant head teacher has been removed from his post after being accused of looking at child pornography.

Parents of pupils from Brighton's Dorothy Stringer High School, received letters yesterday morning informing them that assistant head teacher Ken Browne had left his post, after being arrested on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.

The letter, from chair of the school governors Reg Hook said: “A member of school staff, Ken Browne, was arrested on July 24, 2009 on suspicion of possessing indecent images of children.

“I am able to advise you that he no longer works at the school.

“I am aware that this information may cause parents concern and I would like to reassure parents that the Governing body and staff at the school are working in co-operation with and with support from the local authority and police.

“Should either you or your child have any particular concerns arising from this issue, I would advise that in the first instance contact Brian Orrells, acting headmaster, or Suzanne Lewis, assistant head of pastoral care.”

Parents were told that the alleged offences did not involve any past or present pupils from the school, but council child services staff would be at the school for the next few weeks in case any students were upset.

The allegations are believed to have come to light as part of an ongoing police investigation by Sussex Police’s child protection unit and related to images downloaded from the internet.

Mr Browne was an assistant head teacher and head of languages at the school.

In January 2007 he was chosen as one of 25 ambassadors for British schools in Europe for an exchange project organised by the Foreign Office.

Sussex Police confirmed they were investigating, but would not release any further details about how the alleged offences came to light.

A spokeswoman for Brighton police said: “A 59-year-old Brighton man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of indecent images of children.

“The man is a senior staff member form the Dorothy Stringer school.

“The police investigation does not relate to any past or present pupils of the Dorothy Stringer school.”

Police would not reveal the nature of the images concerned or say how many pictures he is accused of possessing.

A spokesman for Brighton and Hove City Council said: “Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation, Brighton & Hove City Council is unable to comment beyond the facts laid out in a letter to parents and carers this week.

“However, we can confirm that the council is working with governors and staff to provide information and support to children and their parents and carers about the matter.”

Neither the school or council would confirm whether Mr Browne had been permanently sacked or suspended from his post.

 

[clippedgull]

Talk about being innocent until proven guilty!

Letter to all the parents, then splashed across the Argus.

OK, he might plead or be proven guilty but give the accused his day in court.

 

[Westdene Seagull]

The whole "paedophilia paranoia" adopted by the media in the last decade or so is the cause of all these stories in my opinion.

The fact that child porn is SO taboo would make it sexually appealling for some people. Stuff that's "wrong" tends to be a turn-on, like bondage or having your ring piece fingered.

I think the media should f*** off with all the scrutanising of anyone who even looks at child porn, because it's slowly becoming the ultimate taboo and it'll turn us into a nation of paedos.

Because child porn must by its very nature invloves children who couldn't give either their consent or have any understanding of what they are being asked to do. Adult porn on the otherhand "usually" has adults who know very well what they are getting into.

As a father of two young children I'd happily kill anyone who attempted to abuse my children in that way - sickos who should be hung.

*** This is in no way a judgement on this teacher who should be considered innocent until proven guilty ***

 

[Garage_Doors]

What an overreaction. So the guy likes to look at a bit of porn. It's not like he's molesting the kids in the changing rooms and raping them during detention is it.

Looking at child porn is an over reaction is it ?
Your sick

 

[sten_super]

Talk about being innocent until proven guilty!

Letter to all the parents, then splashed across the Argus.

OK, he might plead or be proven guilty but give the accused his day in court.

Absolutely, this guy has been treated shockingly. That's his professional career over, guilty or not.

 

[Billy the Fish]

it'll turn us into a nation of paedos.

That's exactly right. Why can we no longer think of the British Isles without putting the word Paedoph in front of them?

 

[bhaexpress]

If he's convicted then yes, he has no business being anywhere near children. If he's not a paedophile why did he access it ?

 

[phoenix]

I have 3 children.2 girls,all I care about is that they are taught well.what is the point of printing his photo?he has been accused, not found Guilty yet.

 

[bhaexpress]

What should have happened is that he be placed on 'Gardening Leave' until his case was heard. Of course if he's found not guilty The Argus could be in for a huge Libel suit as would his employer.

 

[Icy Gull]

So, the guy has been ARRESTED on suspicion of looking at child porn and the school are meant to hush it up? Right, that would be the responsible thing to do would it?

 

[Don't get me started]

I have met him and he has a "dead/limp fish handshake" nuff said. Always bang to right in my book if you cant shake hands properly.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

In this day and age where internet connections and wifi are so easily hackable. I do think it's a bit off to name and shame the guy even before anythings been 100 percent proven.

If he is found guilty then sod him, but imagine if he's not.... the argus are f***ed.

 

[wellquickwoody]

Too Right!

So, the guy has been ARRESTED on suspicion of looking at child porn and the school are meant to hush it up? Right, that would be the responsible thing to do would it?

Of course it is the right thing to do. Suspend him until proven guilty, if of course he is proven guilty.

Alternatively we could just hang, draw and quarter him without a trial and thereby save the public's money!

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

There are instances where child porn images have been maliciously included within downloads of adult porn. Even if they are deleted immediately there will still be evidence on the hard drive. How do you think people get investigated in the first place ? They are unaware there are images on their computer hard drive and when it breaks down they take it into a electronics retailer for repair and the next thing they know there is a knock on the door.

 

[Icy Gull]

Of course it is the right thing to do. Suspend him until proven guilty, if of course he is proven guilty.

Alternatively we could just hang, draw and quarter him without a trial and thereby save the public's money!

What has happened is not ideal, so what do you suggest would have been the right way to handle this, and hpw would you have managed to keep it all quiet until the trial?

 

[auschr]

Are your kids safe? Mine are.

 

[strings]

What an overreaction. So the guy likes to look at a bit of porn. It's not like he's molesting the kids in the changing rooms and raping them during detention is it.

If it was "only a bit of porn" I would totally agree. However, child porn is what he had. A child will have been taken advantage in the making of that matearial. Anything that takes advantage of children, especially sexually, is wrong. As such it is perfectly correct that the police investigate how this matearial came to be in his possesion.

 

[Springal]

So, the guy has been ARRESTED on suspicion of looking at child porn and the school are meant to hush it up? Right, that would be the responsible thing to do would it?

If he is not guilty then what? He goes back to school and carries on with his duties like normal?

 

[Icy Gull]

If he is not guilty then what? He goes back to school and carries on with his duties like normal?

I ask again, how do you suggest they should handle it?

 

[Springal]

He goes on gardening leave and it is not broadcast to the world until they know exactly what is going on