WINONA, Minn. — Former Winona High School women’s track coach Eric Birth pleaded not guilty to multiple sexual misconduct charges involving female athletes. Birth remains free on a $20,000 bail. In separate cases, Birth is accused of sexual contact with the high school students. Each of the charges is punishable by 15 years in prison and a $30,000 fine.
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