Former band director appeals conviction

CREATED Jan. 15, 2013

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COLLIER COUNTY,  Fla - A former Collier County school band director is appealing his conviction for having sex with a student.
 
55 year old Robert Hamberg is serving a 30 year prison sentence after he was found guilty in 2011 of having a sexual relationship with a 15 year old student.
 
Hamberg is a former band director at Gulf Coast High School. 
 
His appeal hearing is being held in Tampa. There is no word on when a judge could decide if his case will be re-tried.