Former Track Coach Sentenced in Sextortion Case

Steve Waithe receives five-year prison term for exploiting women through fake social media accounts and research studies.

Former college track and field coach Steve Waithe sentenced to five years for exploiting women into sending him nude photos.
Waithe's crimes spanned across multiple universities where he coached, including Northeastern University and Penn State.
Victims, including student athletes and acquaintances, were manipulated through sham social media accounts and fake research studies.
Prosecutors highlighted Waithe's breach of trust and the significant emotional impact on the victims.
Waithe expressed remorse, citing mental health challenges, but victims and prosecutors demanded a strict sentence.