Provo • A former Utah County gym teacher accused of slamming a 14-year-old student into a wall took a plea deal Monday that will allow him to avoid jail time if he stays out of trouble.
Anthony Robbie Chidester, 41, pleaded guilty as charged to second-degree felony child abuse Monday. But as part of a plea deal, Chidester’s charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor after two years if he completes anger management classes, performs community service and commits no new crimes.
It was a last-minute deal made ahead of a trial that was expected to start this week.