The judge did confirm that the Crown plans to proceed summarily, which means Derek Stephenson — if convicted — would face a maximum of six months in jail or a $5,000 fine on each of the charges.   

A second Nova Scotia teacher is facing assault charges following an altercation with a student, this time at a high school in Middle Musquodoboit.

According to police, the altercation happened when the man removed earbuds from a 15-year-old boy's ears.