Jurisprudence
From Staff and Wire Reports
Former Michigan State wrestling coach Phillip Parker was found guilty in Lansing, Mich., of raping a 20-year-old woman during a 1991 Valentine’s Day date.
An Ingham County Circuit Court jury deliberated about 13 hours Friday, Monday and Tuesday before finding Parker guilty of third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Judge Thomas Brown set sentencing for Oct. 14. Parker faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison.
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