RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A former Henrico County high school football coach has pleaded guilty to charges of taking indecent liberties with students.

Thirty-one-year-old William Macgregor "Mac" Leighton entered his plea to three counts Tuesday morning.

Leighton formerly was the head football coach at J.R. Tucker High School.

Authorities said the 15-year-old and 17-year-old students had a custodial relationship with Leighton.

Leighton faces up to five years in prison on each count when he's sentenced Feb. 19.

He remains free on bond.

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