troy rider
A plea hearing has been set for a former Knoxville teacher and coach accused of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student.

34-year-old Troy Rider is expected to enter his plea in Marion County District Court on Friday, April 3rd.
The case began over a year ago when a report of sexual abuse by Rider was filed with the Knoxville Police Department. He was arrested in March and resigned from Knoxville Schools later that month.
An anticipated sentencing date has been set for August 7th