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A veteran high school teacher working in the York Catholic District School Board is accused of sexually assaulting a teen student.
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In a news release issued Friday afternoon, York Regional Police did not name the school to protect the identity of the alleged victim.
Police said an investigation began on June 5 when the student reported being sexually assaulted by a teacher.
“The accused has been working as a high school teacher for 22 years and for five years with the York Catholic District School Board,” police said.
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Tony Paniccia, 47, of Toronto, faces three counts of sexual assault, three counts of sexual exploitation and one count of luring a child.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-866-876- 5423, ext. 7075, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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