‘Heroic Seven:’ D.A. praises boys who testified against the teacher who molested them

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — UPDATE:

Former Hamilton County first grade teacher Duane Sanders molested several of his students inside his classroom, a Hamilton County jury decided Thursday, after 10 hours of deliberation.

The jury found Duane Sanders guilty on all 15 of his charges:

  • 7 counts of aggravated sexual battery
  • 7 counts of continuous sexual abuse
  • 1 count of aggravated rape

Sanders originally faced 19 charges, but 4 of those were dropped because 2 of the victims did not testify…

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