A former physical education teacher has been sentenced to 16 years in jail and caning for sexually exploiting a student. The victim was 14 years old at the time of the exploitation. The teacher attempted to alleviate the girl's concerns about their age difference, telling her that age was not a factor.
The exploitation occurred in various locations, including hotels and the student's school. Further details about the case are available from the source. The sentence reflects the severity of the teacher's actions and the harm caused to the victim.
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