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15-05-2025
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'Dream teacher' jailed after horrific 'violent sexual acts' against pupil, 11
Anna Plakysuk, 27, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of 'violent acts of a sexual nature' with an 11-year-old boy she taught at a school. A 25-year-old primary school teacher has been jailed for nine years for her horrific abuse of an 11-year-old male pupil. The teacher, Anna Plaksyuk, committed "violent acts of a sexual nature" against the boy over several months, both online and behind closed doors. The abuse, which began in November 2023, was discovered by the boy's mother, who found disturbing content on his phone on January 31, 2024. During her trial in Russia, it was revealed that Plaksyuk made the boy touch her breasts and kiss her on the lips. She also kept him after school, locking him in the classroom where she would stroke his private parts through his clothes. Despite initial disbelief from some parents, who described Plaksyuk as a "dream teacher", the court found her guilty of the abuse. Plaksyuk had received her teaching qualification just three years prior to the allegations and worked at a school in Toksovo, Leningrad region. Outside the classroom, Plakysuk sent indecent photos to the 11-year-old on WhatsApp and pressured him to do the same. The two also shared explicit messages, leading the victim's mother to contact the police and school head after discovering the disturbing content, accusing the teacher of "systematic flirting, stroking and kissing". Upon initial arrest, Plakysuk admitted to the police that she trapped the boy in her classroom for their secret rendezvous and implied that the boy reciprocated her interest, reports the Mirror. She claimed she began her pursuit after he had "shown signs of attention" and "made compliments" over several months. Before receiving a nine-year jail term, Plakysuk had spent over a year in pre-trial detention, and at 27, the married teacher was convicted of "violent acts of a sexual nature against a person under 14 years old" and is barred from teaching for a year post-release. Plakysuk's husband has remained silent regarding the case, while the boy's mother disclosed that her son avoided school for an extensive period following the abuser's detention. While Plakysuk was handed nine years and a subsequent one-year teaching prohibition, initial thoughts suggested her sentence might be far more severe. Post-detainment, lawyer Ilya Rusyaev indicated that she potentially faced up to two decades in prison and could have been barred from teaching indefinitely. Rusyaev commented at the time: "This threatens the teacher with 20 years in prison. As a rule, in our country crimes against children are punished very severely, so most likely she will receive a harsh but fair sentence. "A child at this age is not only not fully mature but also may not be fully aware of his actions. Ultimately, such actions can cause psychological trauma to children. "For this purpose, the law establishes an age of consent; in our country, it is 16 years." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. He proceeded to mention that her offences render her "no longer suitable" for a teaching vocation – although it was later decreed that she might eventually resume teaching. Rusyaev added: "This is incompatible with educational activities and demonstrates ignorance of the basic psychology of the child. Moreover, this is a violation of the ethics of the profession."
Daily Record
22-04-2025
- Politics
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When is the Pope's funeral as Francis breaks Vatican tradition with burial
The 'People's Pope' Francis will be the first in over a century to be buried outside the Vatican. But when is his funeral? Pope Francis I passed away yesterday morning on Easter Monday. His cause of death was revealed as a stroke and subsequent irreversible heart failure. Catholics worldwide are mourning the loss of this progressive Pope who tirelessly advocated for marginalised groups and the poor, earning him the unofficial title of the 'People's Pope'. His last public words were spoken just hours before his death, when he addressed Vatican crowds for Easter Sunday. His final speech wished an end to the widespread suffering around the world, including Myanmar's earthquake, the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza. A mass in London in the Pope's honour was held on Monday evening, where the leader of Catholics in England and Wales said while there is a "sadness of loss", there remains a "confidence of faith and hope". Cardinal Vincent Nichols told worshippers at Westminster Cathedral: "We know a voice has fallen silent, a voice that's been heard in every corner of the world, a voice of warm encouragement and sharp challenge, expressing both the love of God and a deep love of our shared humanity. "This voice is silent, for a more authoritative voice has spoken - that of his heavenly father, calling him home to be with his lord and master forever." First Minister John Swinney posted a tribute on X, which said: "It is with deep sadness I heard the news this morning of the death of Pope Francis. He was a voice for peace, tolerance and reconciliation in our society. He brought comfort, assurance and hope to many. May he Rest in Peace." Now that the Pope has passed, when will he be laid to rest? Francis, who broke Vatican tradition in many ways, living in more humble quarters than most popes and even turning down the generous salary that comes with the job, will also opt for a more modest funeral than previous pontiffs. But when exactly will the funeral be? Here's everything you need to know about Pope Francis' funeral. When is the Pope's funeral? Nine days of official mourning typically take place after the Pope's death, with the burial happening between the fourth and sixth day after death (except for special reasons). For Francis, this means his funeral will happen between April 24 and April 27. Cardinals have begun arriving in Rome to set the official date for Francis' funeral service. He will be the first pope in more than a century to be buried outside the Vatican, having stripped back the elaborate funeral rites historically associated with burying the pontiff. Instead of the three traditional nested coffins made from cypress, lead and oak, Francis ordered his body to be laid to rest in a simple wooden coffin lined with zinc. And he asked not to be buried beneath St Peter's Basilica, but rather the the Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome's Esquilino district, where he visited several times during his papacy to pray. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
