Teacher refused bail over 'revolting' alleged messages

A Sydney teacher accused in messages that magistrate called 'revolting' was refused bail and remains in custody; his next court appearance is scheduled for March 12.

Peter James Adam, a 63-year-old who worked at International Grammar School in Sydney, has been refused bail after a virtual court appearance. Police say messages found between Adam and another man, Todd Anthony Soulas, allegedly show planning to harm two children. Magistrate Margaret Quinn described the alleged messages as "revolting" and "graphic." Adam faces criminal charges and has been stood down by his employer. Key points: - Police allege messages between Adam and Todd Anthony Soulas showed a plan to drug and sexually assault two children. - Adam was arrested in Bondi and charged with counts including incitement to commit aggravated sexual assault in company and using a carriage service to solicit child abuse material. - Magistrate Margaret Quinn refused bail and described the alleged messages as "revolting" and "graphic"; Adam remains in custody and has been stood down by the school. - Co-accused Todd Soulas faces multiple charges and remains on remand; Soulas will next appear on February 4 and Adam is due to appear at Waverley Local Court on March 12. Summary: The magistrate found the case to be strong and refused bail, leaving both men before the courts. Scheduled appearances are February 4 for Soulas at Burwood Local Court and March 12 for Adam at Waverley Local Court.