A former Tasmanian school principal is expected to be sentenced to prison after being found guilty of exploiting a teenage girl. The court heard evidence detailing the abuse of a “vulnerable” adolescent, stripping her of her innocence. Details of the offenses were presented in court, leading the judge to indicate a custodial sentence is unavoidable. The specifics of the crimes have not been widely released to protect the victim’s identity. Sentencing is pending, with the court considering the severity of the offenses and the impact on the victim. This case highlights concerns regarding abuse of power dynamics and the safeguarding of young people. The former principal’s legal team did not dispute the facts presented during the hearing.