Mount Vernon coach sentenced to 4 years in prison for having sex with a minor

According to the Westchester District Attorney's Office, Robert Pope, 31, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual act in the third degree.

News 12 Staff

Sep 22, 2022, 7:18 PM

Updated 754 days ago

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A Mount Vernon coach was sentenced Thursday to four years in prison for having sex with a 16-year-old.
According to the Westchester District Attorney's Office, Robert Pope, 31, pleaded guilty to criminal sexual act in the third degree.
Authorities say the incident happened in April of last year when Pope communicated with the victim through text messages. They say Pope then traveled to the victim's location.
Pope is also facing federal charges.