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What are the chances of me being called to court?

Basically i'm in a situation where a friend (lets call her Sarah) confided in me about her friend (also my friend but we're not as close, lets call her Megan) who had been having a sexual relationship with a teacher in our school. After a while I persuaded Sarah to tell a teacher about this. It eventually got taken into the hand of the police, I have recently given a statement about what I know although all I know is what Sarah has told me, Megan didn't even know that I knew, so it is basically second hand information. I've been told I could be called to court but it depends on whether the judges think my statement is worth it. What chances do you think there are that I will be called? And did I do the right thing in pushing Sarah in to telling someone? Also the teacher has pleaded not guilty which makes the situation even more complicated. Any advice wouldn't go amiss as I am sooooooo nervous about all this, thank you! :)

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  • TC
    Lv 7
    9 years ago
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    You certainly did the right thing in bringing matters to light - it is for a court to decide whose telling the truth if it goes to trial. If the case does go to trial you may have to give evidence but given your age there is special provision to support you in that process. Talk to your teachers again about your worries and ask them to make enquiries with the police to determine whats happening with the case and whether you are likely to have to go to court. Try not to worry.

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