Related News: Sex offender sentenced to life in prison

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Pike County Circuit Court Judge Shannon Clark sentenced a man indicted for eight sex offenses involving a child to life in prison plus 10 years this week.

Earlier this month, Terry Cordell Davie, 46, of Goshen, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault of a minor including rape. The plea was part of a blind agreement. The district attorney’s office agreed to dismiss six counts in exchange for Davie’s guilty plea in the other two. All eight of the counts involved the same victim.

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Related News: Fmr. Selma teacher pleads guilty to sexual relations with students

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Former Selma High School teacher LaTangela Williams pleaded guilty in a Dallas County court Friday following an investigation last fall that led to charges against her for having sexual relations with two students. One of the alleged student was a basketball player for the high school.

As part of the plea deal, Williams will spend 14 months in jail and will have 3 years of probation. She is also required to seek counseling, must register as a sex offender, and can no longer teach.

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Related News: Man to face trial on child sex abuse charges

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A man who pleaded guilty to a sex crime could now be on trail at the next docket after a court appearance Friday afternoon.

Lawrence Lewis, Jr. was accused of and pleaded guilty to second-degree sexual abuse against a female over the age of 12 – a crime that dates back to March 2012.

Source: Troy Messenger