MESA (AZFamily) — A former Mesa teacher has been sentenced to more than 180 years in prison for having sex with two of his students, one of whom was 14 years old.

Cory Kapahulehua, a former Army veteran, was sentenced to 187 years behind bars for crimes that took place several years ago.

The public and media are just learning about the case this week.

Kapahulehua was fired from his teaching job at the Arizona Agribusiness and Equine Center in Mesa in January 2022 after he was accused of having sexual relationships with two teenage students. One victim was 14 years old, the other was 17.

Case kept quiet until sentencing

The media was never notified of his arrest until this week, when the Maricopa County Attorney’s office announced Kapahulehua’s sentencing.

Maricopa County Attorney Ra

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