Rebecca Richardson could face 11 years in jail (Image: Jon Austin/Daily Express) A British teacher faces more than 11 years in a Turkish jail if convicted of child abuse charges against a five-year-old pupil. Rebecca Richardson, 53, says the five-year ordeal has ruined a blemish-free career spanning 20 years and left her mentally ill. She was arrested on a warrant from Turkey and brought to court to face extradition proceedings.
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Ms Richardson left Turkey after being bailed and was not arrested until April 15 this year, when police arrived at her home in Malvern, Worcestershire. R.