Former Knox teacher William Gulson learns fate after child grooming charges
A former Knox Grammar teacher has been found guilty of grooming a 15-year-old on a dating app.
William Gulson, 28, was charged in 2024 with procuring or grooming a minor for unlawful sexual activity.
Gulson had allegedly messaged the minor, who used a fake name, on the dating app Grindr, the court was previously told.
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Following the hearing, magistrate Hugh Donnelly on Tuesday found the former teacher guilty.
The charge carries a maximum of 15 years imprisonment in NSW.
Gulson’s employment with Knox Grammar School was terminated in September after the allegations came to light.
He will be sentenced on March 20.
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Originally published as Former Knox teacher William Gulson learns fate after child grooming charges
