Forrest 'wants to marry' girl
Teacher Jeremy Forrest plans to marry the schoolgirl he abducted, and her father said he would be "proud" to walk her down the aisle, according to reports today.
Family statement: Forrest is 'very sorry for his actions'
Solicitor Henrietta Ronson read a statement on behalf of Jeremy Forrest's family outside Lewes Crown Court after the today's sentencing.
She described the case as a "sorry episode for all concerned" and added that Forrest "is very sorry for his actions".
She also said they hoped that the "failure to properly act on early warnings" about the relationship would be investigated.
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Paedophile teacher jailed for five and a half years
Jeremy Forrest has been jailed for five and a half years on five charges of sexual activity with a child and one count of child abduction.
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Jeremy Forrest guilty of abducting a 15-year-old pupil
A teacher described in court as a paedophile turned to his victim today and said "I love you", as he was found guilty of child abduction.