Editor's note: The jury returned its verdict. Here is the story on the verdict. Durfee High School math teacher on trial for charges of aggravated rape of a child in The statements took place at the end of a six-day trial in which jurors heard often lurid testimony from faculty and staff in the Fall River Public School system, the alleged victim, and Meneses himself, who took the stand in his defense.
Meneses faces two charges of rape of a child aggravated by year age difference and one charge of rape of a child aggravated by his status as a mandated reporter. He was accused of having a months-long sexual relationship with a female student, then 14, including having oral, digital and vaginal intercourse. According to testimony, the relationship lasted from May to October and came to light in This blossomed, she said, into inviting her into his classroom during lunch periods.
They eventually grew closer, she said, until it became noticeable by others. Smith said Meneses and the alleged victim would spend multiple hours together in the classroom alone, until late at night.
Meneses was married at the time. The jury entered into deliberations on Thursday morning. The three charges are felonies. According to Massachusetts General Laws, if convicted Meneses could face state prison "for life or for any term of years, but not less than 10 years. This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Ex-Durfee teacher on trial for charges of raping student.
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