SAN MARCOS — Andrew Brown, 38, was sentenced to life in prison by 207th District Court Judge Tracie Wright-Reneau on June 6.

On Jan. 26, Brown was found guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child younger than 14 years of age. Evidence presented showed that while caring for the child of a family friend, the defendant sexually abused the 8-year-old child for more than a year.

Brown, a real estate agent and a cheer coach, was previously released on bond prior to the conviction. After,...