In a significant legal development, Lindsey Schneeberger, a former teacher and coach at Pine Island, has been handed a 12-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student. This ruling, delivered in Olmstead County Court on Monday, follows Schneeberger’s guilty plea to first-degree criminal conduct.
The disturbing incidents took place at Schneeberger’s Rochester residence, where she resided as the victim’s volleyball coach in 2022 before later assuming the role of the student’s physical education teacher in 2023. According to court records, the assaults occurred during this period, marking a severe breach of trust and authority.
While Schneeberger has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars, there is a possibility of conditional release after serving 10 years, adding a layer of complexity to an already tragic situation. This case underscores the importance of vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals and holding perpetrators of such heinous acts accountable for their actions.