On Tuesday, former California mayor Robert Poythress plead no contest to multiple child sex crimes. Poythress, who was mayor of the small town of Corning from 2012-2016, was arrested in August of 2020 after an investigation by the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office revealed that he had committed multiple sex crimes against a minor.
The charges against Poythress included three counts of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under the age of 14, two counts of oral copulation with a child under the age of 14, and one count of sexual penetration with a foreign object.
In a plea agreement with the Tehama County District Attorney’s Office, Poythress plead no contest to all of the charges against him. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison and will have to register as a sex offender for the rest of his life.
The crimes committed by Poythress are particularly heinous and have shocked the small community of Corning. Poythress was a well-known figure in the community, serving as mayor for four years and working as a teacher and coach in the local school district.
The Tehama County District Attorney’s Office has released a statement saying that they are “committed to protecting our children and holding those who commit such heinous crimes accountable for their actions. We hope that this plea agreement brings some closure to the victim and their family.”
The community of Corning is still reeling from the news of Poythress’ crimes and the sentence he has received. It is a reminder that no one is above the law and that those who commit such crimes will be held accountable.
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