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Former New Bedford Teacher is Not Guilty of Child Rape, Says Massachusetts Jury

By Altman & Altman

A jury has found Michael D. Holden, a former Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School teacher, not guilty of two counts of forcible rape of a child. The alleged victim, who is now 20-years-old, had accused Holden of driving her to a parking lot, and, while in his SUV, forcing her to have sex and perform oral sex on him in 2004. In January 2005, the school fired Holden after 14 years of employment. He also coached the boys volleyball team. Holden?s criminal defense lawyer had accused the alleged victim of making up the allegations because the former teacher had failed her for her school work, recommended that the school suspend her, and admonished her several times for not dressing appropriately and being disruptive during class...continue to full post

Full post as published by Boston Criminal lawyer Blog on December 16, 2009 (boomark / email).