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Ex-Manitou Springs high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting students gets a new trial

By Dan Beedie

October 19, 2022 3:22 PM

Published October 19, 2022 3:21 PM

Editors note: This case has been dismissed as of March 11, 2024.

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- A former Manitou Springs High School teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student will have a new trial after a mistrial was ruled on Wednesday.

Matthew Barton, 54, was on trial for two sexual assault charges since Oct 10.

According to the Manitou Springs Police, the assaults happened in the 2009/2010 academic year. During his time at Manitou Springs High School, Barton was an English teacher and a girls' soccer coach.

The 4th Judicial District Attorney’s Office tells 13 Investigates the trial ended on Wednesday with a hung jury, meaning the jurors could not come to a consensus and the judge ruled a mistrial.

A new trial date has been set for Dec 5.

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