Crime

Former San Luis High School teacher to be sentenced next week

September 7, 2024 4:47 PM

Published September 7, 2024 4:55 PM

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - A former San Luis High School teacher, who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a student, is one step closer to learning how many years he will spend behind bars.

25-year-old Ivan Martinez was in court Friday.

His attorney requested 2.5 years in prison plus probation, saying that his crime was out of character.

But the state is requesting a five-year sentence, seven-years probation, and lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Martinez gave a statement on Friday, saying that he takes responsibility for his actions and that the victim did not deserve this.

Martinez pled guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a minor and one count of attempted sexual contact with a minor.

He's scheduled to be sentenced next Friday.

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