Ex-Sumner High School Basketball Coach and Convicted Rapist, Jacob Jackson, Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

In January, former Sumner High School boys’ basketball head coach, Jacob Jackson, was found guilty of 19 felony charges over the sexual abuse of eight boys. In April, Jackson was sentenced to 40 years in prison for his crimes.

The abuse spanned over four years, involving boys as young as 14 years old. Jackson was found guilty of three counts of third-degree rape of a child, three counts of third-degree child molestation, second-degree kidnapping, six counts of communication with a minor for immoral purposes, five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, and first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor. For more information, see the Tacoma News Tribune’s article on the story. 

Evergreen Personal Injury Counsel represents survivors of Jacob Jackson’s abuse in ongoing civil cases. Jackson’s criminal sentencing today marks a huge achievement in the ongoing goal of attaining justice for his victims and their families. We will continue to do our part by working tirelessly for our clients in the pursuit of justice and healing.

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