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Judge refuses plea agreement for Durham gymnastics coach facing child sex charges
Summary by Ground News
Stephen Maness was indicted for sex crimes against three young gymnasts. He was accused of assaulting one young gymnast over an 8-year period. A proposed plea agreement would reduce the 6 felonies to 7 misdemeanors. The judge rejected the proposal, requesting Maness also be required to attend sex offender counseling.