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Long legal battle over for Ashton

VERNON — Deborah Ashton’s long legal battle appears to be over.

The former Vernon teacher went through three trials in two years, facing charges of sexual misconduct involving a former student, and perjury. Ashton was acquitted on the sexual misconduct charges last spring.

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The latest trial came to a close at the end of July, where Ashton was found not guilty of perjury.

The Crown says it won’t appeal the latest decision.

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