A former Indian River County middle school athletic director has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. The sentencing was reported Monday.
The case involves a former athletic director who worked at a middle school in Indian River County. Federal authorities pursued charges that resulted in the lengthy prison term.
The sentencing represents a significant penalty for the former school official. Federal prison sentences typically require inmates to serve a substantial portion of their terms before being eligible for release.
The conviction and sentencing concluded federal proceedings against the former athletic director. The case was handled through the federal court system rather than state courts.