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Chris Dawson trial: Accuser told high school friends teacher Dawson 'wants to marry me'
Teacher Chris Dawson told a Year 11 student he loved her and would look after her, a court has been told.
Hello and welcome to coverage of Chris Dawson's carnal knowledge trial. The convicted murderer faces allegations he had unlawful sex with a 16-year-old in 1980, when he was her teacher. Live coverage has now ended, recap the day's key events below
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