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Coach Convicted in Child Abuse Case | Laredo News
A jury in Webb County convicted former coach Carlos Zamora on two serious charges—indecency with a child and an improper educator-student relationship—after a tense six-hour deliberation. Two other counts, including aggravated sexual assault, ended in a mistrial due to jury deadlock. The sentencing phase is now set for July 13th, where the jury will decide his punishment. Prosecutors painted a damning picture of Zamora exploiting his authority through manipulation and gifts, while the defense argued for reasonable doubt, citing missing evidence and investigative delays. Zamora chose not to…
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