Eton head apologises after former teacher jailed for sexual assault of pupil
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Eton College's headteacher has apologized after former Russian teacher Jacob Leland, 37, was jailed for three years and three months for sexually assaulting a pupil in 2012. Leland, then 23, assaulted the student at his flat and during a school trip, providing alcohol and cigarettes before the initial assault. The assaults occurred at the prestigious all-boys boarding school in Berkshire. Leland was found guilty of three counts of sexual assault on a male after a trial. Headteacher Simon Henderson, who wasn't in the role at the time, expressed his dismay and apologized, emphasizing the school's commitment to student welfare and safeguarding. The judge highlighted Leland's breach of trust and the long-lasting psychological effects on the victim.
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