It does happen. I don't think it's nearly as common as some would like us to believe but it happens. I have to believe that children who do this have serious emotional problems and strike out at someone who angers them. It would be devastating to be innocent and charged with such a horrid crime. We must sit up and take notice when someone is vindicated and their reputation restored. I'm really pleased that these stories are getting some media attention. My heart goes out to these men and I hope they can continue to teach....and to forgive.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43059702/ns/today-today_people/
Teacher: False molestation charge has been a nightmare
Jury took 47 minutes to acquit him, but he still doesnt have his job back and owes $125K
"It took a jury in northern Virginia just 47 minutes to decide that popular gym teacher and soccer coach Sean Lanigan had been falsely accused of sexually assaulting a student, a 12-year-old girl angered over the fact that he had chastised her. But even now, nearly a year after he was acquitted of all charges, theres no way of knowing how long it will take for Lanigan to piece his life back together...."
more at link
And:
http://www.wkrg.com/education/artic...tion-allegations/1206861/May-11-2011_5-15-pm/
Teacher Cleared of Molestation Allegations; Student Charged
"The State Attorneys Office in Florida says an elementary school music teacher did not inappropriately touch a 10-year-old girl and charges against him have been dropped. Kenneth Campbell was arrested in April on charges he fondled a 10-year-old student. The student has since admitted she made the story up so that she could change schools.
The 10-year-old girl has been charged with filing a false police report..."
more at link
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43059702/ns/today-today_people/
Teacher: False molestation charge has been a nightmare
Jury took 47 minutes to acquit him, but he still doesnt have his job back and owes $125K
"It took a jury in northern Virginia just 47 minutes to decide that popular gym teacher and soccer coach Sean Lanigan had been falsely accused of sexually assaulting a student, a 12-year-old girl angered over the fact that he had chastised her. But even now, nearly a year after he was acquitted of all charges, theres no way of knowing how long it will take for Lanigan to piece his life back together...."
more at link
And:
http://www.wkrg.com/education/artic...tion-allegations/1206861/May-11-2011_5-15-pm/
Teacher Cleared of Molestation Allegations; Student Charged
"The State Attorneys Office in Florida says an elementary school music teacher did not inappropriately touch a 10-year-old girl and charges against him have been dropped. Kenneth Campbell was arrested in April on charges he fondled a 10-year-old student. The student has since admitted she made the story up so that she could change schools.
The 10-year-old girl has been charged with filing a false police report..."
more at link