CHICAGO (WLS) -- A former Chicago Public Schools dean has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for having a sexual relationship with a student.

Brian Crowder was convicted of committing sex abuse and assault while he was the dean of Little Village Lawndale High School.

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Stinar Gould Grieco & Hensley represents the survivor. They released a statement after the verdict was handed down last month, saying, "The guilty verdict against former Chicago Public Schools Dean, Brian Crowder, yesterday evening is a critical step toward justice - not only for our brave client who testified this week, but for every young woman who was targeted, manipulated, and abused by staff within the district.

We are deeply proud of our client's strength

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