# Atherton Coach Convicted in Teen Sexual Abuse Case

> A 30-year-old equestrian coach in Atherton, Calif., was convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.
- Title: Atherton Coach Convicted in Teen Sexual Abuse Case · Sfgate
- Summary: A 30-year-old equestrian coach in Atherton, Calif., was convicted of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.
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- Source: Sfgate — https://sfgate.com/bayarea/article/atherton-equestrian-coach-conviction-22517284.php
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## Conviction Details
Alec Lawler, a 30-year-old equestrian coach, pleaded no contest to two felony charges of attempting to possess child pornography and two misdemeanor charges of child molestation.
## Abuse Timeline
The abuse began in May 2022 when Lawler sent graphic videos to a 15-year-old student who later reported him to law enforcement.
## Arrest and Background
Lawler was arrested in January 2023 after sending sexual photos to the student and requesting additional images, having coached minors in Portola Valley and Riverside County.
## Legal Consequences
Lawler will serve up to one year in county jail and two years of probation, with a psychiatrist exam to determine if he is a sexual predator before sentencing on December 21.
## Key takeaway

Alec Lawler, an Atherton equestrian coach, pleaded no contest to child molestation and child pornography charges after abusing a 15-year-old student.