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	Former Pastor Gets Weekend Jail Sentence for Sex Assault By Louie Rosella The Mississauga News August 5, 2008 http://www.mississauganews.com/article/17343 August 5, 2008 01:32 PM - A former Mississauga teacher and pastor convicted of sexually assaulting a teenage student has been sentenced to 45 days in jail and ordered to turn over a DNA sample. Paul Tuck, 45, of Brampton recently received from Justice James Blacklock in Brampton court an intermittent sentence, meaning he'll serve the time on weekends. Following that, Tuck will be on probation for two years. The judge also ordered Tuck to turn over a DNA sample, which will go into the national databank. Tuck was found guilty in January of one count of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old female student in 2006 while he was a teacher and pastor at Mississauga Christian Academy elementary school, on Ganonoque Dr. He has since resigned. Tuck taught at the academy for several years and was a pastor at Meadowvale First Baptist Church. He was found not guilty of internet luring and invitation to sexual touching in relation to internet "chats" he had with the girl. Tuck admitted touching the girl's bare thigh while holding her hand, kissing her on the cheek and inappropriately touching her upper body with his elbow on several occasions, court heard. There were no allegations of sexual intercourse. Police credited the girl's parents for bringing the allegations forward, saying it was their diligence in keeping an eye on her internet activities that led to the charges. Contact: lrosella@mississauga.net
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