October 20, 2025
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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.

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📌 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.

📰 Sources (3)

Prison for former Minnesota Teacher of the Year who sexually assaulted student, 14
Startribune October 20, 2025
New information:
  • Confirms the victim’s age as 14.
Former Minnesota Teacher of the Year gets 14 year prison term for sexually assaulting student
Twincities by Nick Ferraro October 17, 2025
New information:
  • Abdul Wright was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Oct. 17, 2025.
  • The sentencing took place in Hennepin County District Court.
Former Minneapolis teacher lied on the stand during sex crime trial, judge says
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Nathan.O'Neal@fox.com (Nathan O'Neal) October 16, 2025