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Saturday, February 04 2012

Harvey grammar teacher Sam Handley resigns over gay internet porn pic

Sam Handley, teacher at centre of gay porn picture row

A PE teacher who was suspended after pictures of him naked appeared on a gay porn website has resigned.

Sam Handley, of Silver Hill Road, Willesborough, had been suspended from the Harvey Grammar School, Folkestone, since the pictures came to light last month.

In a statement, the school said it had accepted his resignation “following recent media interest” into matters concerning him.

It added: “The school fully accepts Mr Handley’s assurances that the events in question took place prior to him being offered and taking up employment at the school, and that he has not engaged in anything similar whilst employed at the school.”

Mr Handley, 25, has insisted the pictures were taken some years ago before he became a teacher.

His sister, Sophie Desai, defended him, saying: “He had no idea they would be used in this way. 

“He has been a bit naive but has done nothing wrong. The photos were not taken for this purpose. We have no idea how this has happened.”

Mr Handley was not available for comment this week.

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  • Kalvin wrote:

    Re: Sam Handley

    Leave the guy alone.

    If he wants to work as an adult model and teach at the same time then he should be able to without being harassed.

    There is a big market out there for good looking athletic guys like Sam.He can give up teaching altogether and start up in the adult business and potentially earn a lot more.

    11 Nov 2009 7:45 AM

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  • Neil Robinson wrote:

    Sam Handley

    Sam Handley'S resignation is a sad day for Harvey Grammar School, I doubt he will have any problem finding new employment, good luck Sam.

    09 Nov 2009 2:38 AM

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  • Mandi wrote:

    Sam Handley

    Totally agree, my son goes to that school and I think personal photos of a teacher appearing on any website should not restrict his ability to teach - bring him back I say. Since when has someone's sexual preference been a deciding factor when employing someone? Discrimination I say...

    05 Nov 2009 12:06 PM

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  • Amelia wrote:

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    Poor guy to have this come up and bite him lots of people do follish things in their youth.
    So much for enlightened times.

    04 Nov 2009 3:44 PM

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