South Africa-born Jan Repko, 64, appeared in court on Saturday
A violin professor has been charged with sexual assault. South Africa-born Jan Repko, 64, taught at the Royal College of Music , but was suspended by the London conservatoire after the allegation last July and later dismissed, reported the Press Association today.
The RCM, established in 1883, was ranked as the world’s leading institution for performing arts in 2022. Notable alumni include classical composers Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Gustav Holst and Ralph Vaughan Williams, as well as musical theatre star Alfie Boe and theatre boss Lord Lloyd-Webber. Repko is yet to enter a plea, according to a court official, and is expected to be arraigned during his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on March 17.
His bail conditions prevent him from contacting any former or current students and he must not attend the RCM without prior written appointment. He must surrender his passport and not go to or enter any international travel hubs or apply for international travel documents, and is also subject to an electronically-tagged curfew between 9pm and 6am.
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