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ICYMI: The News’ entire coverage of Winfield case

News Photo by Julie Riddle Heather Winfield, center, reacts to the jury’s verdict in her sexual assault trial, announced today in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court.

ALPENA — A jury on Thursday found former Alpena Public Schools teacher Heather Winfield not guilty on most charges related to accusations she sexually assaulted a former student, finding her guilty on one count of accosting a child for immoral purposes.

She faces up to four years in prison and 25 years on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry.

Check out the video below from the Winfield verdict. Story continues below video.

The News stayed with the case throughout its duration.

Here’s a look back at our coverage, or see an interactive timeline at the bottom of the page:

News Photo by Julie Riddle Heather Winfield testifies in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court earlier this week.

* “Former APS teacher arrested for sexual assault”

* “‘Our kids were at risk’: Hillman hired Winfield aware of allegations, district to change policy”

* “Hillman starts policy change after Winfield hiring mistake”

* “Winfield bound over on sex assault charges”

* “Attorneys: Winfield trial will be delayed”

News Photo by Julie Riddle Seated behind a stack of legal paperwork, defendant Heather Winfield speaks with attorney Dan White during her trial in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court on Tuesday.

* “Long-delayed sex assault trial of former teacher to last 2 weeks”

* “Jury selected in Winfield sex assault trial”

* “Attorneys describe troubled, victimized student during Winfield trial opening statements”

* “Witness describes alleged sexual assault by former teacher”

* “FBI agent: predators gain trust of child, caregivers”

News Photo by Julie Riddle Supporters of the alleged victim listen to testimony during the trial of Heather Winfield in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court on Tuesday.

* “Winfield accuser credibility challenged”

* “Expert testimony restricted in Winfield trial”

* “Defense: Accuser held ‘hand grenade’ over Winfield”

* “Hotel reservations, sex toys detailed in Winfield trial”

* “Doctor: Nude photo not Winfield”

News Photo by Julie Riddle Heather Winfield, left, speaks to attorney Alan Curtis during a break in Monday’s testimony in a trial in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court.

* “Accused teacher describes alleged sexual assault by former student”

* “Jurors to deliberate in Winfield trial”

* “Judge drops one of seven charges against Winfield”

* “WITH VIDEO: Winfield found not guilty on most counts, guilty of accosting a child”

News file photo Former Alpena Public Schools teacher Heather Winfield testifies earlier this month in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court.

News Photo by Julie Riddle Defense attorney Matt Wojda, hands raised, argues a point in the jury’s absence as other attorneys wait to speak on Wednesday during a trial in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court.

News file photo Former Alpena Public Schools teacher Heather Winfield listens to testimony earlier this month in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court.

News Photo by Julie Riddle Former Alpena Public Schools teacher Heather Winfield waits next to her attorney during the opening day of a trial on Wednesday in Alpena’s 26th Circuit Court.

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