Sussex Central teacher John Thompson, 27, was sentenced to five years in prison for having sex with one of his students.
During the sentencing, Thompson apologized for his actions. Last month, he pleaded guilty to charges of rape, unlawful sexual conduct and unlawful delivery of a prescription drug.
According to court documents, Thompson had sex with one of his 15-year-old students at Sussex Central High School outside Georgetown on more than one occasion. Thompson was convicted and sentenced to 25 years in prison, but 20 of those years were suspended, leaving just five years that he must serve. Thompson is also not allowed to have contact with any of his former students.
Thompson was hired by Indian River School District in 2006. In the past he served as an assistant basketball coach.
