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Vienna Prosecutors Say No Initial Suspicion in Case of Teacher and 14-Year-Old

The legal assessment turns on whether she used a position of authority over the boy.

Overview

  • Authorities were alerted after the teacher disclosed a months-long relationship with the 14-year-old and a subsequent miscarriage.
  • The Vienna education authority said the school fulfilled its duty to report by notifying child services, state police and the education office.
  • The state criminal police are collecting evidence after the prosecutor’s office said it currently sees no initial suspicion.
  • Key gaps include whether she had supervisory power during their meetings and whether the boy was ever under 14, which could bring tougher charges.
  • The 24-year-old is on sick leave as coworkers refuse to help investigators, citing official secrecy rules for public employees.