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Jul 25 2008

Matt Yates

Posted by: Webmaster in Band/Music, Hall of Shame, High Schools, ME-FV, Virginia

Guilty!

(12/17/07 - Initial BBT Report)

Christopher Matthew Yates, 30, of Troutville, Virginia a music teacher and band director at Glenvar High School has been charged with taking indecent liberties with a female student.

Christopher Matthew Yates

Reportedly the victim lived with Yates and his wife in Botetourt County rather than Roanoke County, the location of the school.

The alleged offenses as said to have occurred between July 1st and October 4th of this year.

Reportedly Yates, who has worked for the school for five years, has been suspended from his duties.

Following his arrest Yates was held in the Botetourt County Jail on $12,000 bond with a hearing scheduled for January 22nd.

04/17/08 - Plea Deal

WDBJ Roanoke, Virginia is reporting that Christopher Matthew Yates has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors that will result in Yates pleading guilty to a felony in July.

As part of the plea deal Yates will be sentenced to three years, but will only serve six months after which he will be on probation and have to register as a sex offender.

07/25/08 - Guilty Plea

Christopher Matthew Yates pleaded guilty Thursday morning to a felony count of taking indecent liberties with a minor.

As a result of Yates plea he was sentenced to three years in prison with all but six months suspended, and five years probation after his release.

Although the original plea deal provided for only three years probation, the judge insisted on a five year probationary period and Yates agreed to accept the new probation term.

Yates who has been jailed awaiting the conclusion of his case has already served a significant portion of his six month prison term.

References:

Former teacher pleads guilty to sex with a minor (07/25/08)

Former Glenvar band director will serve time for taking indecent liberties with minor (04/17/08)

Band Director Charged With Taking Indecent Liberties (12/17/07)

Glenvar High School band director charged with taking indecent liberties with child (12/17/07)

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    Anon Says:
    July 25th, 2008 at 12:09 pm

    Yates got six months, and five years probation.

    Video shows him cheerfully admitting his wrong and smiling as he apologizes to the Glenvar community. Amazing what a nice, Christian attitude he’s keeping. Guess he knows he’s “forgiven” by the man upstairs, lol!

    http://www.wdbj7.com:80/Global/category.asp?C=97140

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