SALT LAKE CITY — A former West High School teacher accused of engaging in an illegal sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student has been found guilty of all seven charges levied against him.

On Thursday, a jury convicted Sterrett “Rett” Oney Neale, 60, of Salt Lake City, of three counts of object rape and two counts of forcible sodomy, first-degree felonies; and two counts of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony.

Following the verdict, Neale was immediately taken into custody. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 5.

“Our teachers are meant to protect and educate our children, not abuse them. We hope that this jury verdict helps the victim-survivor feel that she has received some justice, though perfect justice would mean this would have never happened to her. We believe

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