A 44 year old woman denies improper conduct with a boy where she worked. She claims friendship, not wrongdoing.

A jury heard the case details. Leah worked at a children’s home. She allegedly fell for a boy there. The prosecution says she acted improperly.
She was a deputy manager, aged 44. She wore revealing clothing, they allege. She asked for a “love bite” for his phone. Simon Christie spoke to the jury. The prosecution says this is a trust breach.
Leah admitted love, but it went too far. The boy won’t testify in court. He doesn’t support the prosecution. They will present witness accounts of Leah’s actions.
WhatsApp messages will also be shown. These messages suggest an inappropriate link. They show affection, not care work. She said, “‘I’ll give it you Wednesday for a love bite.’” This referred to his phone, the prosecutor said.
Leah also had videos of him. He was either asleep or in bed. She had this footage on her phone.
Leah admits she held a trusted role. She claims she tried to protect the boy. She says she acted like a friend.
Police questioned Leah last June. She denied any wrongdoing then. She was released.