Former social worker sentenced

COLFAX — A former social worker in Colfax has been sentenced to prison for coercing a woman into sexual acts in exchange for helping her regain custody of her children.

In April, Robert Tarver, 35, was found guilty during his bench trial in Whitman County Superior Court.

Judge George Fearing convicted him of felony receiving unlawful compensation with sexual motivation and perjury, but acquitted him of felony extortion.

On Tuesday, July 9, Judge Fearing sentenced Tarver to 14 months in prison and three years of parole.

Tarver is also required to register as a sex offender for ten years.

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