Former Minnesota Teacher of the Year Abdul Wright sentenced to 14 years
Abdul Wright, a former Minnesota Teacher of the Year, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Oct. 17, 2025, in Hennepin County District Court after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student. During the sex-crimes trial the judge found that Wright lied while testifying.
📌 Key Facts
- Abdul Wright, a former Minnesota Teacher of the Year, was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a student.
- He received a 14-year prison sentence.
- The victim was 14 years old.
- The sentencing took place on Oct. 17, 2025.
- The sentence was handed down in Hennepin County District Court.
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October 20, 2025
12:53 PM
Prison for former Minnesota Teacher of the Year who sexually assaulted student, 14
New information:
- Confirms the victim’s age as 14.
October 17, 2025
11:20 PM
Former Minnesota Teacher of the Year gets 14 year prison term for sexually assaulting student
New information:
- Abdul Wright was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Oct. 17, 2025.
- The sentencing took place in Hennepin County District Court.
October 16, 2025