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Ex-Medford teacher was accused of having sex with a student at a previous job: report

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Medford Public Schools hired a teacher who was accused of having sex with a student while working in Florida nearly a decade ago, according to a report by the Boston Globe. School officials say they missed the red flag because he changed his name and lied about his employment history.

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  1. NBC Boston

    Ex-Medford teacher was accused of having sex with a student at a previous job: report (opens NBC Boston)

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    Medford Public Schools hired a teacher who was accused of having sex with a student while working in Florida nearly a decade ago, according to a report by the Boston Globe. School officials say they missed the red flag because he changed his name and lied about his employment history.

  2. The Boston Globe

    A teacher quit amid allegations of sex with a student. Medford missed it and hired him. (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Marching band leader Michael Dampier taught Medford students for 16 months until an anonymous email in February alerted school officials of his past.