Former Massachusetts middle-school teacher Tymond Tran, who received a national teaching award from Amazon, has been accused of raping a 14-year-old student and committing other offences during the 2022–23 school year. The case has drawn attention because of Tran’s professional recognition and the alleged abuse of trust between a teacher and pupil.

Tran taught in Lynn, Massachusetts, and has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges. The allegations concern a student aged 14; the report does not establish guilt, and the accusations will be tested through court proceedings.