Six year old learned he will spend the next 10 years in prison and three years on probation, Rich Donnelly is joining us live with what happened inside the courtroom. Today, Rich Anthony, the courtroom was full. In fact, so many people came to the courthouse today for the sentencing of Jeffrey Clayton that an overflow room was opened so people could watch it on a live feed inside of the courtroom. Many former students and family members of those students were in tears while Jeffrey Clayton apologized for what he did. Jeffrey Clayton was taken from the courtroom in handcuffs sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crimes in which he pled guilty. One of the most powerful moments during the hearing came when the state played a phone call between the teenage victim and Clayton that was recorded by police that detailed Clayton's criminal actions as a 16 year old. I don't know, Clayton had his head down with his face in his hands for a majority of the call, three other former students testified about their experiences with Jeffrey Clayton. All have accused Clayton but he maintains his innocence and has not been charged with respect to their claims. I find it difficult to trust that anyone genuinely wants to be. My friend is a prime details of what happened or trying to explain themselves. I began my process, my recovery process through therapy which I believe shall be necessary for the rest of my life. Prior to his sentence being handed down, Clayton made allocution to the court and apologized to his family, the Douglas Anderson community and the teenage girl with whom he is charged in this case, the victim. In this case, I am so sorry for the pain and damage that caused you if you were wondering why this would happen to you and what you did to deserve this. The answer is no, Jeffrey Clayton was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his crimes against a former student and will go to prison immediately reporting live outside of the Duval County courthouse, Rich Donnelly first coast news on your side.
