Former wrestling coach convicted of molesting child athletes

A former Los Angeles high school wrestling coach has been convicted of molesting nine boys and girls.

Jurors have convicted Terry Gillard of nearly 50 felony and misdemeanor counts. He could face more than 50 years in prison.

Gillard coached at John H. Francisco Polytechnic High School in Sun Valley and at a Boys and Girls Club.

Prosecutors say between 1991 and 2017, he sexually abused some of his wrestlers, ranging in age from 11 to 17 years old.