Crime & Safety
Meriden Man Faces Sex Assault Charges
A Berlin teacher allegedly had a sexual relationship with a student.

MERIDEN, CT - A Berlin teacher is facing charges he allegedly had a relationship with a 17-year-old girl, according to the Meriden Record-Journal. Michael Cwirka, 29, of Meriden, has been arrested and charged with three counts counts of second-degree sexual assault and five counts of fourth-degree sexual assault.
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Cwirka, who teaches math and is the head coach of the swimming team, was put on leave in February. He denied the allegations through his lawyer.
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