WATCH: Inside the Aaron Thomas trial

WATCH: Inside the Aaron Thomas trial
May 21, 2025

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WATCH: Inside the Aaron Thomas trial

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Aaron Thomas, the longtime former basketball coach at North Kingstown High School, was acquitted this week of felony sex crimes related to the “naked fat tests” he conducted on underage student-athletes behind closed doors.

The jury found Thomas guilty of two counts of misdemeanor battery.

FULL STORY: Aaron Thomas not guilty of sex crimes, convicted of battery in ‘naked fat test’ trial

In the video above, Target 12 Investigators Tim White and Eli Sherman take you inside the entire six-week trial, providing analysis and showing witness testimony, key evidence and closing arguments from attorneys on both sides.

You can watch this in-depth special report at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday on the free WPRI 12+ smart TV app.

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