Ex-Eton teacher grooming: former pupil describes life after abuse

Last October, former Eton teacher Jacob Leland was convicted of three counts of sexual assault; a former pupil identified as "Thomas" says he was abused while under 16, though Leland admitted only to sexual activity after the pupil turned 16. Undetermined at this time.

I am Thomas, a former pupil who attended Eton from the age of 13. Last October the former Eton teacher Jacob Leland was convicted of three counts of sexual assault against a pupil, and the trial included testimony about my time at the school. I say Leland paid me attention when I was vulnerable and that he had responsibilities in the boarding house. I write here to describe the lasting effects I say followed those years. Known court findings: - Last October, Jacob Leland was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault against a pupil. - During the trial, a former pupil identified as "Thomas" said he had been abused while under 16. - Leland was found not guilty of the charges relating to Thomas, but admitted he had sexual activity with Thomas after Thomas had turned 16 while still a pupil. - The former pupil reports that the relationship and events have had lasting impacts on his life. Summary: Thomas describes ongoing personal harm that he attributes to his relationship with the teacher. Undetermined at this time.