The Teacher's Trial

The Australian

From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.

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  1. The Teacher's Accuser Episode 1: A New Trial

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    The Teacher's Accuser Episode 1: A New Trial

    Handcuffed and in prison greens, Christopher Michael Dawson faces a new charge – this time, unlawful carnal knowledge of a 16-year-old schoolgirl. The charge dates back to 1980, when he was her sports teacher at a Northern Beaches high school.  Dawson denies the charge, and will argue instead they didn't have sex until after her 17th birthday.  We trace this story back to the start, unpack the history of this antiquated-sounding charge, find out what's happening with Dawson's murder appeal, and bring you all the action from Day 1 of this gripping new trial. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 2 min
  2. The Teacher's Accuser Episode 2: ‘A Pleasure To Teach’

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    The Teacher's Accuser Episode 2: ‘A Pleasure To Teach’

    Forty-three years after she alleges Christopher Michael Dawson abused her for the first time, the complainant in the convicted murderer’s latest trial has told her story in court.  Identified only as AB for legal reasons, she says she was 16 years old and a student of Dawson's when the alleged sexual activity first took place – a claim Dawson has denied. Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss AB’s evidence-in-chief, along with opening statements from Crown prosecutor Emma Blizard and defence barrister Claire Wasley.  To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 2 min
  3. The Teacher's Accuser Episode 3: Cross-Examination

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    The Teacher's Accuser Episode 3: Cross-Examination

    “I want it to end”: the emotional plea from Chris Dawson’s accuser, AB, during a sometimes fiery courtroom battle with public defender Claire Wasley. At one point, AB dismissed Wasley’s suggestions as “garbage” In this episode, Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon analyse AB’s testimony under pressure, and we get to know what Paul Dawson was allegedly up to all those years ago.  To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service is free, confidential and 24-7. Just call 1800RESPECT (1800 732 732) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 5 min
  4. The Teacher's Accuser Episode 4: Closing Arguments

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    The Teacher's Accuser Episode 4: Closing Arguments

    The carnal knowledge trial of Christopher Michael Dawson has officially come to a close. Just as he did in his murder trial, Dawson exercised his right to silence: he did not give evidence in his own defence. In this episode, Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss the closing submissions of Crown Prosecutor Emma Blizard and defence barrister Claire Wasley. Plus, we dissect the evidence of the final witnesses called by the Crown. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 27 min
  5. The Teacher's Accuser Episode 5: Truth

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    The Teacher's Accuser Episode 5: Truth

    "The accused committed an act of carnal knowledge while she was 16 years of age in his and his pupil.” That was the judgement of Judge Sarah Huggett, who found Christopher Michael Dawson guilty of carnal knowledge on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. She said the complainant’s evidence had a “ring of truth” that could only lead her to this stunning conclusion. In this episode Hedley Thomas, Claire Harvey, David Murray, and Matthew Condon discuss the verdict, as well as Chris Dawson’s reaction to it and what it means for the family of Lynette Dawson.  To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the trial and verdict, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service is on 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h
  6. The Teacher’s Accuser Episode 6: Ducking And Weaving

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    The Teacher’s Accuser Episode 6: Ducking And Weaving

    Hedley and the team are back to dissect Judge Sarah Huggett’s three-year sentence for Chris Dawson’s unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl.  But in another court, a new drama plays out as education authorities try to dodge accountability for his crimes. We hear the first-hand accounts of students who encountered Dawson in his heyday, and examine the prison reality of a man whose narcissism has brought him all the way back to where it all began.  To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 23 min
  7. The Teacher's Accuser Episode 7: Between The Lines

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    The Teacher's Accuser Episode 7: Between The Lines

    Three books on this remarkable story are published: Hedley Thomas’ book The Teacher’s Pet, Shanelle Dawson’s memoir My Mother’s Eyes, and lawyer Rebecca Hazel’s The Schoolgirl, Her Teacher, and His Wife.  To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial, search The Teacher's Accuser or visit theteachersaccuser.com.au.  For daily updates from The Australian, search for "The Front" in your podcast app. The National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service can be reached on 1800RESPECT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1 h 25 min
  8. From The Front: Chris Dawson found guilty of carnal knowledge

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    From The Front: Chris Dawson found guilty of carnal knowledge

    Christopher Michael Dawson has been found guilty of carnal knowledge of a complainant who was his student at Cromer High School in 1980. The Front is The Australian's daily news podcast. You can find it wherever you got this podcast.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3 min
  9. From The Front: Three more years for Chris Dawson

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    From The Front: Three more years for Chris Dawson

    Grey, shrunken and hiding his face, Chris Dawson is sentenced for unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl. Hedley Thomas joins us. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 min
  10. From The Front: The first kiss Chris Dawson says proves his innocence

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    From The Front: The first kiss Chris Dawson says proves his innocence

    In the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal, Christopher Michael Dawson says he’s not guilty of unlawful carnal knowledge of a schoolgirl.   The Front is The Australian's daily news podcast. You can find out more about it here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian’s app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Tiffany Dimmack, Joshua Burton, Stephanie Coombes and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    14 min
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From Hedley Thomas and the journalists at The Australian, The Teacher's Trial follows the events in the trial of Chris Dawson, who is accused of the murder of his wife Lynette Dawson. To read The Australian's ongoing coverage of the trial search The Teacher's Trial or click here.

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