Eric Shelton, Sweeny, Texas (arrested Feb 2012)

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  1. TMP

    TMP Himself

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    Eric Shelton, 28, former teacher & coach at Sweeny High School, Sweeny ISD, Sweeny, Texas, "charges of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship with a student"

    The Facts: Sweeny ex-coach arrested on charges of sexual assault, improper relationship with students (Feb 14 2013)

    A former Sweeny High School teacher and coach was released on bond Wednesday after his arrest on charges of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship with a student. Eric Shelton, 28, posted a $100,000 bond and was released from the Brazoria County jail on Wednesday, a day after his arrest. He was indicted by a Brazoria County grand jury Thursday on five charges related to incidents involving two students, according to the indictments.

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    Click 2 Houston: Former Sweeny High School coach accused of crimes against 2 students: Eric Shelton charged with five counts (Feb 14 2013)

    Eric Shelton, 28, was indicted on five charges of sexual assault of a child and attempting to commit an improper relationship with a student. The indictments said the charges involved two students ... According to the indictment, Shelton sexually assaulted a 16-year-old student at Shelton's apartment in November ... On Dec. 14, in the midst of the allegations, Shelton tweeted, "Worst night ever. Please god get me through this." The indictment also alleges that in September, the educator kissed a 17-year-old student and had her remove his clothes. Shelton was charged with attempting to commit an improper relationship with a student. Shelton was arrested on Tuesday and tweeted, "I am innocent. Please God be with me."
     
  3. Clark Clifford

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    1 Jun 2017
    As part of a plea bargain, the State . . . recommended a sentence of: ten years in prison, probated for ten years; a $500 fine; completion of 500 hours of community service; 90 days in the county jail; placement on the sex-offender caseload; and permanent relinquishment of appellant's teaching certificate . . .
    The record supports a finding that appellant's guilty plea was voluntary . . . Accordingly, we ... affirm the trial court's judgment.
    Court of Appeals of Texas, Houston (1st District)
    https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tx-court-of-appeals/1862873.html
     
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