Stars throw support behind âoutstandingâ fake principal
A top scientist and TV star have thrown their support behind a fake headmaster who told students to âshoot for the starsâ, as he faces jail for fraud.
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by Genevieve Alison and Ashley Argoon
3rd Mar 2021 3:49 PM
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One of Australia's most acclaimed scientists and a famous TV actor have thrown their support behind a fake headmaster who conned his way into Melbourne's top private schools during a four-decade career.
Neil Lennie, 72, on Wednesday pleaded guilty to four counts of fraud after he admitted he gained lofty teaching positions at four schools, including the prestigious Caulfield Grammar, Mt Scopus, Haileybury and Overnewton College off the back of a phony resume.