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Former 'Teacher of the Year' Sentenced for Abuse

5/12/2025

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Jacqueline Ma, once celebrated as San Diego's 'Teacher of the Year,' now faces a grim future with a 30-year to life sentence for the sexual abuse of two young boys. At 36, she admitted to her crimes, including lewd acts and possessing explicit material, expressing deep remorse for the enduring pain inflicted on her victims and their families.

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Jacqueline Ma, once celebrated as San Diego's 'Teacher of the Year,' now faces a grim future with a 30-year to life sentence for the sexual abuse of two young boys. At 36, she admitted to her crimes, including lewd acts and possessing explicit material, expressing deep remorse for the enduring pain inflicted on her victims and their families.