@jazzymomof7 “My example was more about whether or not individuals in certain professions are inherently trustworthy.”
I trust the student when he said he was unable to explain how his answer was derived and that he cheated. I look at motivations.
The student had everything to gain by cheating and denying it to his parents who apparently believe him blindly. The teacher and school have nothing to gain by accusing a highly regarded student.