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Robert Hamberg Trial: Day Two

Gulf Coast High School orchestra, choir and guitar teacher Tara Buonamici describes that she walked in to one of the band dressing rooms on a specific occasion to find former band director Robert Hamberg and the alleged victim standing very close to each other. Buonamici said she felt uncomfortable with what she witnessed and later reported the incident. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff

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Gulf Coast High School orchestra, choir and guitar teacher Tara Buonamici describes that she walked in to one of the band dressing rooms on a specific occasion to find former band director Robert Hamberg and the alleged victim standing very close to each other. Buonamici said she felt uncomfortable with what she witnessed and later reported the incident. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff

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  • Robert Hamberg listens as state and defense attorneys go over matters related to possible evidence during day two of his trial at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg, the former band direct at Gulf Coast High School, listens to testimony of the alleged victim during day two of the trial for his trial Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Attorneys convene with Collier Circuit Judge Frederick Hardt during day two of the trial for Robert Hamberg on Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Defense Attorney Jerry Berry begins his opening statement before jurors by placing a picture of a spacious open room on an easel - the dressing room where most of the alleged sexual encounters took place between former Gulf Coast High School Band Director Robert Hamberg and a student. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Prosecutor Steve Maresca gives his opening statement during day two of the trial for Robert Hamberg at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Prosecutor Steve Maresca refers to a large printout of phone records during his opening statement where he says former Gulf Coast High School Band Director Robert Hamberg and a student spent nine hours on the phone together during the course of their relationship. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg listens to opening statements during day two of his trial at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Circuit Judge Frederick Hardt listens as state state attorney Mara Marzano as she refers to a letter that she intends to talk about during day two of his trial for Robert Hamberg at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Prosecutor Steve Maresca goes over a drawing of the layout of the band and orchestra rooms at Gulf Coast High School with music teacher Tara Buonamici during her testimony on day two of the trial for former GCHS band director Robert Hamberg. Buonamici testified that she walked in to one of the band dressing rooms on one specific occasion where Hamberg and the alleged victim were standing very close to each other. Buonamici said that the alleged victim jumped back away from Hamberg. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Gulf Coast High School principal David Stump testifies during day two of the trial for Robert Hamberg, the former band director at GCHS who is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Gulf Coast High School English teacher Chad Furman testifies Tuesday that in February and March, the alleged victime frequently asked to leave class early to practice music. Furman was a state witness in the trial for Robert Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, who is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg's family listens to testimony given by state witnesses during day two of the trial for Hamberg on Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg talks with his attorney Jerry Berry during day two of his trial at the Collier County Courthouse. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • FGCU music professor Michael Baron testifies that he instructed the alleged victim in lessons at a discount rate at the request of Robert Hamberg and that Hamberg paid for the lesson with a check written by his wife, Dianne Hamberg. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Tina Streeter, a forensic interviewer at the Child Advocacy Center, testifies for the state during day two of the trial of Robert Hamberg on Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Prosecutor Steve Maresca asks if it's unusual for abuse or battery victims to withhold some information in their initial interviews with adults. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Prosecuters Steve Maresca and Mara Marzano convene briefly during day two of the trial of Robert Hamberg on Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg, right, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, turns away as attorneys convene with the judge during day two of his trial Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg, right, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, turns away as attorneys convene with the judge during day two of his trial Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Robert Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, stands for the jury during day two of his trial Tuesday at the Collier County Courthouse in Naples. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Gulf Coast High School orchestra, choir and guitar teacher Tara Buonamici describes that she walked in to one of the band dressing rooms on a specific occasion to find former band director Robert Hamberg and the alleged victim standing very close to each other. Buonamici said she felt uncomfortable with what she witnessed and later reported the incident. Hamberg is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff
  • Images of Robert Hamberg's master bedroom and guest bedroom, along with other photographs, are admitted in to evidence during day two his trial. Hamberg, the former band director at Gulf Coast High School, is charged with eight felony counts of lewd or lascivious battery of a minor. If convicted of any of the eight counts, he faces a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Lexey Swall/Staff

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