Former Towson Diving Coach Gets 3 Years Of Probation In Peeping Tom Case

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) -- It was a disturbing crime. A Towson University coach recorded the women's swim and dive team in the locker room. Wednesday, a plea deal was reached in the controversial case.

Meghan McCorkell has more on the coach's punishment.

Maureen Mead agreed to plead guilty to two counts. She received three years probation before judgment. A judge told her what she did was wrong on so many levels.

Walking out of the courtroom without comment, former Towson University dive coach Maureen Mead learned her fate: three years probation before judgment.

"We're just glad that it's over with and Ms. Mead was going to put an end to this as much as we can help the young women go on with their lives," said defense attorney David Irwin.

Prosecutors may Mead was concerned swimmers were speaking badly about the program, so she set up her iPhone to record inside the women's locker room. Speaking to the judge, Mead said, "I've lost my reputation. I've lost my career. I've lost my ability to find a new occupation and a new job."

"I'm sure she's very sorry about her actions, sorry that she got caught but there was no real apology. There was no I'm sorry for what I did; there was just a good luck with the rest of your life," said Hannah Snyder.

Hannah Snyder was one of the seven women inside the locker room when the camera was discovered. Wednesday, they faced Mead for the first time.

"Nothing you can prepare for to see someone that was that big a part of your life again after not seeing them for so long," said another victim. "We all got what we wanted to say off of our chests."

Many referred to Mead as a second mother. Now they say she's betrayed their trust.

Mead is also facing charges from USA Swimming. She was going into her 18th season with a Division I team.

Mead has been fired from Towson. Her husband, who was head swim coach, has resigned.