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Former Massachusetts teacher accused of raping student speaks out

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The former Hudson, Massachusetts, middle school teacher accused of raping one of her students testified Thursday and denied having an inappropriate relationship with the girl. Under questions from her attorney, Caitlin Harding testified that she had an affair with the alleged victim’s mother in 2010 and had little to do with the middle school student she now accuses of abuse. Harding stated that a text message from her in which she wrote, “I really, madly, deeply love you,” was actually sent to the girl’s mother. The prosecutor has pointed to those text messages as evidence of the relationship between Harding and her former student. The former teacher testified after several days of testimony from prosecution witnesses, including the alleged victim. The prosecutor will cross-examine Harding on Friday. Harding is the daughter of WCVB anchor Ed Harding.

The former Hudson, Massachusetts middle school teacher accused of raping one of her students testified Thursday and denied that she had an inappropriate relationship with the girl.

In response to questions from her attorney, Caitlin Harding testified that she had an affair with the alleged victim’s mother in 2010 and had little to do with the middle school student who now accuses her of abuse.

Harding stated that a text message she sent, in which she wrote, “I really, madly and deeply love you,” was actually sent to the girl’s mother.

The prosecutor pointed to this text as evidence of the relationship between Harding and her former student.

The former teacher takes the stand after prosecution witnesses, including the alleged victim, testified for several days.

The prosecutor will cross-examine Harding on Friday.

Harding is the daughter of WCVB anchor Ed Harding.

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