Former Coatesville athletic director sentenced in theft case

COATESVILLE, Pa. (WPVI) -- The former athletic director for the Coatesville School District has been sentenced in connection with stealing district funds.

A judge ordered James Donato to spend five years, plus two to 23 months behind bars.

He recently pled guilty to stealing at least $15,000 from the district.

At the time of his arrest in 2014, Donato had already resigned, for allegedly sending racist and sexist text messages about students and staff.