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flag Former coach Aaron Thomas gets 1-year probation for invasive, naked body checks on male athletes, despite acquittal on sex charges.

flag Former Rhode Island high school basketball coach Aaron Thomas was sentenced to one year of probation after being convicted of two misdemeanor battery charges stemming from his practice of conducting invasive, naked body assessments on male student-athletes. flag The trial revealed he performed these evaluations—requiring students to remove their underwear and involving physical contact—on hundreds of athletes over decades, initially in a closet and later in his office. flag Though acquitted of more serious sex-related charges, the jury found his actions constituted misconduct. flag Prosecutors argued the practice gave him prolonged, inappropriate access to minors, while defense attorneys maintained there was no sexual intent. flag Body composition experts testified the method lacked scientific validity. flag The sentence reflects a legal determination that while the behavior was unethical and inappropriate, it did not meet the threshold for more severe criminal penalties.

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