David Brandon Earp
A former wrestling coach at Fike High School who was arrested on Jan. 26 amidst allegations that he had committed a sexual offense against a female student, was sentenced to 12 months probation in Wilson County Superior Court Tuesday.
David Brandon Earp, 33, whose last known address was 7378 Rock Ridge Sims Road, pleaded no contest to one count of sexual battery before Superior Court Judge Walter Godwin.
Earp was accompanied in court by his attorney, Tom Sallenger, his parents and his wife.
Earp was facing six felony counts of indecent liberties with a minor.
"There has been a contradiction in the evidence that has surfaced in the last few weeks," Assistant District Attorney Charles Thomas told the judge Tuesday in court. "We have spoken to the family (of the victim) and the investigating officers, and we all are in agreement this is the best course of action."
Thomas went on to say that this situation has placed a tremendous strain on the victim and her family and said that Earp should have to register as a sex offender.
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