WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jurors in the Damian Conti sex abuse trial saw a disturbing video Friday of deputies racing to rescue Conti’s student, who was trying to end her life. They also watched ...

Closing arguments have begun in the trial of Damian Conti, a former Palm Beach County teacher accused of sexually abusing a 16-year-old student and aiding her suicide attempt.

Jurors returned to court Friday for the trial of Damian Conti, the SouthTech teacher accused of sexually abusing his student. Follow for live updates.

They also watched body cam video of Conti confessing he had sex with the 16-year-old — a charge which now he is denying. Prosecutors say Conti was allegedly supposed to end his life with the teen.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Damian Conti, 37, admits he had an inappropriate, emotionally close relationship with his then-16-year-old student, but says it never went further than a few kisses.

Jurors have reached a verdict in the sex-abuse case of SouthTech teacher Damian Conti. Follow along for live updates throughout Monday's proceedings.

Damian Conti, 37, maintained that his relationship with the girl was never sexual. He turned down 10- and 25-year plea offers ahead of the trial and now faces between 27 and 120 years in prison.

Damian Conti, 37, maintained that his relationship with the girl was never sexual. He turned down 10- and 25-year plea offers ahead of the trial and now faces between 27 and 120 years in prison.

The trial continues Friday. If Conti is found guilty of all the charges, he faces up to 125 years in prison. Find more ways to stay up to date with your latest local news.

Damian Conti, 37, maintained that his relationship with the girl was never sexual. He turned down 10- and 25-year plea offers ahead of the trial and now faces between 27 and 120 years in prison.