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Massachusetts Bans Adult-Teen Relationships in Schools | New Bedford News
Massachusetts just enacted a landmark law criminalizing sexual relationships between school staff and students aged sixteen and seventeen, a long-fought victory aimed at shielding minors from exploitation. Inspired by the tragic death of Jacob Pothier, whose family believes the law could have saved him, the legislation imposes up to twenty years in prison and sex offender registration for offenders—except when the adult is only four years older. It also extends to mandated reporters like doctors and clergy, sending a powerful message that abuse in positions of authority will no longer be…
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