A teacher accused of inappropriately touching an 11-year-old girl was freed of the charge on July 4 after the child's mother said they no longer wanted to continue the case.

The mother told the court the case was affecting her daughter’s mental health and school performance, so they decided to stop pursuing the matter. In evidence, the mother said the case was taking a toll on the child, causing anxiety and leading to her grades dropping.

The teacher had been accused of touching the girl during a private lesson at his home sometime between April 30 and July 1, 2023, in Lange Park, Chaguanas.