FORSYTH- A former Colstrip teacher was sentenced Thursday to 30 years in state prison, with 15 years suspended, for sexually assaulting a student, including inside the classroom after hours.
Rosebud County District Court Judge Rennie Wittman also ruled that William Schumann-Kline must serve at least 10 years before he's eligible for parole. He must also register as a level one sex offender.
Schuman-Kline was convicted in January of three felonies, including sexual assault and sexual abuse of children. The trial was held in Custer County District Court in Miles City because of its high profile.
Prosecutors said the abuse occurred on school property, including inside Schuman-Kline’s classroom. Court records also show he used online communication, primarily Snapchat, to send nude images of himself, encourage sexual activity, and persuade the victim to view sexually explicit material. It also states he knowingly possessed nude photos of the student.
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