Straight-A student groomed by sex predator teacher says he was in ‘denial’ over abuse
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Rebecca Joynes, 30, was jailed for six-and-a-half years after being found guilty of six counts of sexual activity with children after sleeping with one pupil before falling pregnant by a second while on police bail. Then, despite arrest and suspension from her job, she targeted a second child, Boy B, who said sexual activity started when he was 15, before full sex when he was 16 and still a pupil. Rebecca Joynes taking Boy A to her apartment for sex after buying him a Gucci belt Following Joynes’ sentencing at Manchester Crown Court on Thursday, Greater Manchester Police released a victim impact statement read out in court by Boy B that revealed the emotional toll of the abuse.