New Tampa Personal Trainer Gets 5 Years in Prison Under Plea Deal

The New Tampa personal trainer accussed of sexual battery by his female clients has been sentenced to five years of prison, then 20 years of probation.

James Elbert Williams, of Cory Lake Drive, pleaded no contest to four sexual battery charges under a plea deal with prosecutors, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He could have faced 30 years to life in prison.

Williams was twice arrested in July for sexual battery and released on bond. As more clients came forward alleging inappropriate behavior — law enforcement received complaints from more than 30 women — .

Williams reportedly rubbed himself against women and sexually assaulted one woman through her pants with his fingers, according to the Times.