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Zamora Trial: Webb County jury convicts former coach on two counts
By Elena Stoica, Alex Cano at KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Webb County jury has found former coach Carlos Zamora guilty on two counts following more than six hours of deliberation.Zamora was convicted of indecency with a child and an improper relationship between an educator and a student.The jury deadlocked on two additional coun...
Key takeaway The punishment phase begins July 13, when jurors will decide his sentence.
Why this matters in Laredo News
The conviction of former coach Carlos Zamora on two counts, including indecency with a child and an improper relationship between an educator and a student, will likely have significant implications for the local school community. As the punishment phase approaches, the community will be watching closely to see how the jury decides to sentence Zamora, with the outcome potentially influencing how similar cases are handled in the future. The fact that the jury deadlocked on two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child, resulting in a mistrial, may also lead to further scrutiny of the local justice system's handling of such cases. The school district will also be under pressure to review its policies and procedures for preventing and addressing improper relationships between educators and students, to ensure that students are protected and that trust in the education system is maintained.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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What is this story about? LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Webb County jury has found former coach Carlos Zamora guilty on two counts following more than six hours of deliberation.Zamora was convicted of indecency with a child and an improper relationship between an educator and a student.The jury deadlocked on two additional coun...
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