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Former martial arts instructor's sentencing postponed
Gerald Strebendt was found guilty of sexually abusing an underage girl he was coaching.
Posted: Mar 29, 2019 2:08 PM
Updated: Mar 29, 2019 2:09 PM
Posted By: Chelsea Hunt
EUGENE, Ore. -- The sentencing for a former martial arts instructor convicted of sex abuse was postponed on Friday.
The sentencing was supposed to be held at 1:30 p.m. at Lane County Circuit Court. The sentencing was postponed "because circumstances came to light after the trial," the judge said.
Gerald Strebendt was found guilty of second-degree sexual abuse following a six-day trial.
RELATED: Former martial arts instructor found guilty of sexual abuse
He worked as a morning instructor at the former 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Eugene and is a former marine.
In May 2015, Strebendt pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for shooting and killing David Crofut, 53, in a road rage incident on Bob Straub Parkway in Springfield. Strebendt claimed the shooting was in self-defense, and he was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years on parole.
Former martial arts instructor's sentencing postponed
Gerald Strebendt was found guilty of sexually abusing an underage girl he was coaching.
Posted: Mar 29, 2019 2:08 PM
Updated: Mar 29, 2019 2:09 PM
Posted By: Chelsea Hunt
EUGENE, Ore. -- The sentencing for a former martial arts instructor convicted of sex abuse was postponed on Friday.
The sentencing was supposed to be held at 1:30 p.m. at Lane County Circuit Court. The sentencing was postponed "because circumstances came to light after the trial," the judge said.
Gerald Strebendt was found guilty of second-degree sexual abuse following a six-day trial.
RELATED: Former martial arts instructor found guilty of sexual abuse
He worked as a morning instructor at the former 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Eugene and is a former marine.
In May 2015, Strebendt pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for shooting and killing David Crofut, 53, in a road rage incident on Bob Straub Parkway in Springfield. Strebendt claimed the shooting was in self-defense, and he was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years on parole.
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Former martial arts instructor to stand trial in sex abuse case
The trial of a Springfield man arrested last year for second-degree sex abuse was set to begin Tuesday morning.
Posted: Mar 19, 2019 9:51 AM
Updated: Mar 19, 2019 6:58 PM
Posted By: Daijah Peterson
EUGENE, Ore. -- The trial of a Springfield man arrested last year for second-degree sex abuse began on Tuesday.
Police said 40-year-old Gerald Strebendt is accused of sexually abusing an underage female athlete he had been coaching.
Strebendt worked as morning instructor at the former 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Eugene. He is also a former combat marine.
His attorney Bryan Boender said they're ready for what's to come.
"Mr. Strebendt is eager to get his day in court. This is a very important part of our justice system," Boender said.
In May 2015, Strebendt pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for shooting and killing David Crofut, 53, in a road rage incident on Bob Straub Parkway in Springfield. Strebendt claimed the shooting was in self-defense, and he was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years on parole.
Former martial arts instructor to stand trial in sex abuse case
The trial of a Springfield man arrested last year for second-degree sex abuse was set to begin Tuesday morning.
Posted: Mar 19, 2019 9:51 AM
Updated: Mar 19, 2019 6:58 PM
Posted By: Daijah Peterson
EUGENE, Ore. -- The trial of a Springfield man arrested last year for second-degree sex abuse began on Tuesday.
Police said 40-year-old Gerald Strebendt is accused of sexually abusing an underage female athlete he had been coaching.
Strebendt worked as morning instructor at the former 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Eugene. He is also a former combat marine.
His attorney Bryan Boender said they're ready for what's to come.
"Mr. Strebendt is eager to get his day in court. This is a very important part of our justice system," Boender said.
In May 2015, Strebendt pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide for shooting and killing David Crofut, 53, in a road rage incident on Bob Straub Parkway in Springfield. Strebendt claimed the shooting was in self-defense, and he was sentenced to five years in prison, followed by three years on parole.