HARRISBURG, Pa. — Theron Roberts, a former band director at Crestwood High School, has been sentenced to six to 23½ months in prison for sexually assaulting a student in 2019, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Friday. In addition to the prison sentence, Roberts, 41, will be required to register under Megan’s Law for life.
Roberts was convicted by a jury in June on charges of institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, and two counts of indecent assault. According to court testimony, Roberts developed a relationship with the victim when the student was in seventh grade and continued to make sexual advances throughout the student’s high school years.
“This sentence ensures that the defendant is held accountable for what was predatory behavior and a blatant abuse of his position of authority,” said Henry.
The assaults occurred during one-on-one classes, where Roberts inappropriately touched the student, made comments about their romantic relationship, and assaulted the student in a private area of the school, threatening the student to stay silent.
Roberts was released on $25,000 unsecured bail pending an appeal, which his defense has stated he plans to pursue.
