A prominent Manhattan businessman and former K-State backup quarterback pleaded guilty to one count of unlawful sexual relations with a female high school student Monday in Riley County District Court.
The student went to Riley County High School, where 38-year-old Zachary Burton, who owns Fieldhouse Development, Inc., was an assistant boys’ basketball coach and substitute teacher.
Burton waived his right to a preliminary hearing on Sept. 9. His defense also made a point during that court appearance to clarify that the student in question was just “a month shy” of her 18th birthday.
Burton’s sentencing is set for Nov. 15 at 9 a.m.
