Former Lexington coach appears in court on statutory rape charge

LEXINGTON, Tenn. — A former football coach at Lexington High School charged with statutory rape made a court appearance Tuesday.

Adam Yates appeared with his attorney, Daniel Taylor.

A judge agreed to waive Yates on to a later court appearance next month.

Court documents say Yates is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old female student in his vehicle while parked at Wal-Mart in Lexington.