Jan Repko on trial for alleged assault during violin lesson
The 68‑year‑old former teacher says he was showing technique exercises when the complainant says he touched her without consent.
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MyLondon reported that Jan Repko, a 68‑year‑old former violin teacher, is standing trial at Southwark Crown Court. He is charged with sexual assault by touching and assault by penetration after a consultation lesson with a woman who came to play a few pieces for him.
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The court heard that Repko met the complainant for a taster session. She was asked to play some violin pieces so he could assess her level. During the session Repko is said to have shown her exercises intended to relax her hand and improve posture.
Allegations
According to MyLondon, the complainant told police that Repko approached her and asked "May I?" which she understood as a request to touch her hand. She said yes, but instead he placed one hand on her waist and another on her bottom. She said she was shocked and did not know how to respond, continuing to play before Repko moved his hand over her crotch area, undid her trousers and assaulted her with his finger.
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Defence
Repko gave evidence on Wednesday and said he was demonstrating an exercise to help the student relax. He told the jury he asked her twice if it was alright to touch her and she agreed each time. He said he placed one hand on her hip and the other on her back, then asked her to stand straight like a plank. He added that the woman followed his instructions quickly and he noticed a change in the sound of her violin.
“She is smart, she was really smart. She understood what I meant, she followed the instructions.”
Jan Repko, defendant
Context
MyLondon noted that Repko has taught at the Royal College of Music, Chetham's School of Music in Manchester and the Royal Northern College of Music. The Royal College of Music, founded in 1883, was ranked the world’s leading performing arts institution in 2022.
The trial continues at Southwark Crown Court. No further dates have been set for a verdict.
Questions this report answers
+What is Jan Repko accused of doing during the violin lesson?
Jan Repko is accused of sexually assaulting a woman during a violin consultation lesson. The complainant alleged he touched her waist, bottom, and crotch area without consent, and also undid her trousers before assaulting her with his finger.
+Where is Jan Repko’s trial taking place?
Jan Repko’s trial is taking place at Southwark Crown Court. The proceedings are ongoing, and no further dates have been set for a verdict as of now.
+What did Jan Repko say he was doing during the lesson?
Jan Repko claimed he was demonstrating technique exercises to help the student relax and improve posture. He stated he asked for consent twice and placed his hands on her hip and back to guide her posture.
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