Jan Repko cleared of sexual assault at Southwark Crown Court

A jury at Southwark Crown Court cleared Jan Repko, 68, of sexually assaulting a student during a 2022 consultation session at the Royal College of Music. The verdict was delivered on 3 August 2026 after four hours of deliberation.

Repko faced two charges: sexual assault by touching and assault by penetration. Both charges related to the same complainant, whose identity remains protected under legal reporting restrictions. The court heard that the alleged incident occurred during a taster session for a prospective student.

The court hearing

During the trial, Repko told the court he had asked the complainant for consent before demonstrating a posture exercise. He described standing in front of her, explaining the movement, and asking if it was acceptable to touch her hip and back. He said she agreed.

Repko stated that the exercise was intended to improve the student’s technique. He told jurors he noticed an improvement in her violin sound after the exercise. The prosecution alleged that the assault occurred during this demonstration.

After the verdict, Repko nodded to the jury and left the dock. He was seen clasping the hand of a woman in the public gallery. The Royal College of Music, where the alleged incident took place, was ranked the world’s leading institution for performing arts in 2022.

Repko’s background

Repko has taught at several prestigious institutions. Before his role at the Royal College of Music, he worked at Chetham’s School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester. He lives in Walworth, south-east London.

The case was heard at Southwark Crown Court, which handles serious criminal trials in London. The jury’s decision followed a trial that examined the events of the 2022 consultation session.

What happens next

Repko is no longer facing criminal charges in relation to this case. It is unclear whether the Royal College of Music or other institutions will take further action regarding his employment or association with them. The complainant’s legal representatives have not indicated any plans for civil proceedings.