Former Harlem High coach appeals sexual assault case

Tools

Former Harlem High coach appeals sexual assault case

By NBC Augusta Staff

Story Published: Apr 14, 2009 at 5:09 PM EST

Story Updated: Apr 14, 2009 at 5:09 PM EST

ATLANTA - A former Harlem High softball coach convicted of sexual assault is appealing her case to the Georgia Supreme Court.

NBC Augusta 26 News has learned Melissa Chase is challenging state law over the age of consent.

Chase was sentenced to 10 years for sexual assault against a 16-year-old girl in 2006.

During the trial, the student testified she initiated the relationship with Chase. The judge said consent could not be used as a defense under state law.

Georgia's Supreme Court could take several weeks to hand down a decision.

User Agreement

View comments

The following comments do not necessarily represent the views of NBC Augusta 26 | news, weather, sports, community, entertainment, shopping for Augusta, Georgia. Users have agreed to these terms and in doing so accept full responsibility for their comments. Moderation is limited.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 500 Characters Left

WAGT and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. Comments are posted on site immediately and without station moderation. If you feel a comment is inappropriate you may flag it for review. For guidelines on flagging comments see our Terms & Conditions. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

I have read and agree to the terms

Hide comments

More Good Stuff

WAGT Weather

Click here for 7 Day Forecast
Icon
Current Temp 50.0 °F
Light Rain Fog/Mist
More Weather

WAGT Weather

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

On Demand

NBC Augusta 26 RSS FeedsNBC Augusta 26 Twitter Feed NBC Augusta 26 Facebook Page NBC Full Shows Online

Viewer Poll

Do you plan to go shopping the day after Thanksgiving?

  • Yes
  • No
  • Undecided