A former Tucker Middle School teacher will spend the next 20 years in jail as a part of a plea deal for having sex with a 14-year-old student, authorities said.
Almarcus Thomas pleaded guilty Monday to six counts of child molestation, three counts of statutory rape, one count of sexual battery and one count of invasion of privacy. The invasion of privacy count involved Thomas, 42, taking a photo under the skirt of a female coworker during school.
Prosecutors said Thomas carried on a sexual relationship with the teen over the course of seven months ending with his arrest in March 2012, after the girl’s father reported him to school officials.
As part of the plea agreement, the aggravated part of each count of child molestation was dropped.
Thomas also was originally charged with three counts of sexual assault against a person in custody and two counts of sexual exploitation of children, but those charges were dropped.
Following his 20-year prison stay, Thomas will serve 10 years on probation and be required to adhere to the conditions of the state’s sex offender registry.
“This plea reflects the acts of a monster who molested, abused and took advantage of women and children in DeKalb County,” DeKalb County District Attorney Robert James said in a statement. “We hope this begins the healing process for all individuals and families affected by these heinous crimes.”
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