SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) - Sentencing has been delayed for a former New Mexico teacher convicted of sexually abusing two fourth-grade girls a decade ago.
The Santa Fe New Mexican reports a judge on Wednesday granted a defense motion to push back the sentencing of Gary Gregor, a former Santa Fe and Espanola elementary school teacher.
A jury in December convicted Gregor on 12 criminal counts related to the abuse and molestation of two students in an Espanola elementary school during the 2007-08 school year.
Gregor’s public defender Shelby Bradley requested the delay, arguing that his lawyers will rely heavily on a psychological evaluation that has not yet been completed.
Gregor is now scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 8.
A second criminal trial against Gregor is set to begin on Jan. 15.
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Information from: The Santa Fe New Mexican, http://www.santafenewmexican.com
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