The trial for Patrick Corr, a former teacher at John Adams Middle School in Albuquerque, began this week in a Bernalillo County courtroom. He is accused of sexually abusing and raping two students.
Current Trial Progress
As of Thursday, May 7, 2026, the trial is in its fourth day of proceedings.
Jury Selection: Selection began on Monday, May 4.
Testimony: Witnesses began testifying on Tuesday, May 5.
Emotional Testimony: On Wednesday, the court heard powerful and emotional testimony from one of the victims. According to court reports, the witness described the long-term impact of the alleged abuse, which took place several years ago while she was a student in Corr’s class.
Case Background
Patrick Corr was a teacher and a well-known figure in the Albuquerque school system before the allegations surfaced.
Charges: Corr faces multiple counts of Criminal Sexual Penetration (CSP) and Criminal Sexual Contact (CSC).
Victims: The current trial focuses on allegations involving two specific former students, though investigators have looked into whether there are additional victims due to his long tenure at the middle school.
Defense Argument: Corr’s defense team has maintained his innocence, arguing that the allegations lack physical evidence and rely on “faded memories” from years prior.
Broader Context in Albuquerque
This trial follows a period of heightened scrutiny regarding educator conduct in the Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) system. Just last year, another former teacher, Danny Aldaz, received a maximum sentence for similar crimes, leading the District Attorney’s office to emphasize a “zero tolerance” policy for predators within the school system.
The trial is expected to continue through next week as more witnesses, including digital forensic experts, are slated to take the stand. If convicted on all counts, Corr faces a substantial prison sentence.
