Some APS Cheating Case Defendants Receive Prison Time
An Atlanta judge sentenced a majority of the former educators convicted in the Atlanta Public Schools test cheating case to prison time, after they refused to accept responsibility for the crimes, admit guilt and apologize.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Jerry Baxter suggested the 10 teachers, who were all convicted on racketeering charges, accept a plea deal offered by prosecutors on Monday or face jail sentences.
Baxter told the teachers and their attorneys if the defendants admit guilt and apologize, they could avoid prison, if not, they would face jail time.