MI - School security guard, coach charged with sexual abuse of minor

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School security guard, coach charged with sexual abuse of minor

An employee of Muskegon Heights public schools charged with sexually abusing a minor said the case “is not who I am.”

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An employee of Muskegon Heights public schools charged with sexually abusing a minor said the case “is not who I am.”

Zolton Vines, 31, was arraigned Friday on a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child between the ages of 13 and 16. A plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf.

 

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Vines was initially charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct. In January, he made a deal with the prosecution, and pleaded guilty to an added count of second-degree CSC.

On Tuesday, he was sentenced to one year in jail followed by three years of probation.

The young victim told prosecutors she was okay with the deal they'd made and that she wanted to move forward with her life and avoid a trial.

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"The conduct in this case is reprehensible," Hon. Judge Matthew Kacel said to Vines. "I think you know that. I hope you know that."

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