The Birmingham News reports former CFL player Trevis Smith was let go after a reporter asked the school about his criminal record. There is a report that a Birmingham, Ala. high school has let go former CFL player Trevis Smith after learning about his conviction for aggravated sexual assault in Canada in 2007.
US: Former professional footballer Trevis Smith loses high school coaching job after his Canadian HIV non-disclosure conviction comes to light
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