Former Rochester police officer found guilty in criminal sexual conduct case
(ABC 6 News) – A former Rochester police officer and high school speech coach was found guilty on all charges in a criminal sexual conduct case.
Timothy Morgenstern, a former Rochester police officer, was accused of conducting a sexual relationship with a high school student.
He was charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor, as well as use of a minor in a sexual performance.
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Morgenstern’s sentencing is scheduled for April 16.
He was ordered not to have contact with anyone under age 18 in the interim, and to surrender firearms and weapons.
The jury spent nine hours deliberating over the course of two days, ultimately leading to the guilty verdicts.
Speaking on behalf of the victim and their family, special prosecuting attorney Brett Corson said they were pleased with the outcome.
“We are… I guess I would say we feel that (decision) is consistent with the evidence that was presented in this case,” he said.
The defendant and his family, however, had a much different reaction.
Morgenstern could be seen putting his head down on the table after the judge read the verdict.
His family, who had been there throughout the trial supporting him, seemed to be in disbelief at the results.
ABC 6 reached out to Morgenstern’s defense as well, and is still waiting for a response.