LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas — A former Tyler County high school coach and youth pastor will serve 10 years' probation and weekend jail time after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old student.

Jeffrey Brent Martin, 37, was found guilty last week in the 253rd State District Court in Liberty County of sexual assault of a child and attempt to commit indecency with a child by exposure.

The court sentenced him to probation rather than prison time.

Martin worked as a girls' coach at Hull-Daisetta High School when the illegal relationship began with the student. The abuse continued into the victim's junior year while Martin also served as a youth pastor, according to our media partner The East Texas Banner.

Prosecutors said Martin escaped an additional charge of improper relationship

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