Kare11: DULUTH, Minn.- A former Duluth youth basketball coach has been convicted of sexually assaulting two preteen sisters.
A jury in St. Louis County found Wendell Greene guilty of having sexual contact with the girls, ages 8 and 10 at the time of the assaults.
The 37-year-old former Marine and Minnesota Air National Guard member was convicted of three of four counts of criminal sexual conduct Wednesday.
The Duluth News Tribune says Greene coached for a variety of basketball programs, including middle school girls in Duluth and Hermantown.
In a separate case Greene has been charged with having sex with a 14-year-old girl during the summer of 2010. That case is expected to be tried later this year.
Jeff Anderson & Associates Note: Criminal convictions in abuse cases are an important step in holding offenders accountable and protecting the public. Criminal proceedings may uncover additional victims and evidence and can prevent further harm. Public awareness of criminal convictions and sentencing helps reinforce the importance of reporting abuse and holding offenders responsible under the law.