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WARNING: This story contains graphic details of abuse of minors and may be triggering to some readers. New details are emerging around alleged abuse by Calgary teacher Michael Gregory as 20 more former students filed court documents this week saying he used his position of power to mentally torment and sexually abuse them.
Despite her husband losing his job in 2006 after admitting to “mentally and physically abusing students," Michael Gregory’s wife has denied any knowledge of his misconduct and has asked that a proposed class-action lawsuit filed by former students who allege they were victims be dismissed.
In a statement of defence, the Calgary Board of Education says it was not negligent in its handling of teacher Michael Gregory.
The Calgary Board of Education (CBE) is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit, claiming it is in no way responsible for the alleged sexual misbehaviour of a teacher who admitted to abusing students over the span of more than a decade.
Education Minister Adriana LaGrange said she is acting to tighten the teacher discipline system after being "horrified" by the case of former Calgary teacher Michael Gregory, who killed himself five days after being charged with 17 sexual offences against six of his students.