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Former Fernandina Beach teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison

Former Fernandina Beach teacher sentenced to 20 years in prison

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. — Former Nassau County school teacher Daniel Wright, 33, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenager.

Wright was arrested in June 2014 for having an inappropriate relationship with a girl under the age of 18. Police also found several pictures of child pornography on his cellphone.

Wright pleaded guilty in November 2015 to three counts of custodial sexual battery, one count of tampering with evidence, three counts of electronic transfer of information harmful to minors and 31 counts of possession of child porn.

In addition to 20 years in prison, Wright will have to register as a sex offender for life.

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