State v. Mr. W (DMC No. 17473) – Felony Luring of a Minor for Sexual Exploitation (Dangerous Crimes Against Children) 20-year-old Coach alleged sex with a 15-year-old Player, and (5 Counts) Felony Sexual Misconduct with a Minor (DCAC) – Not Charged – Maricopa County Attorney’s Office Jurisdiction (Case Resolved Directly with Alleged Victim’s Parents) 

Mr. W was a 20-year-old college student attending Scottsdale Community College. He was also acting as a private basketball instructor to various high school kids in his neighborhood. One of these basketball clients was a 15-year-old girl who attended Arcadia High School. 

During the course of his coaching, he began having his client flirt with him. Eventually, the alleged victim claimed they had multiple incidents of oral sex, and one incident of sexual intercourse. During this time, she would send photos of herself in various state of undress to Mr. W’s phone. The alleged victim’s father found out what his daughter was claiming, and confronted Mr. W directly at his house. The alleged victim’s father also spoke with Mr. W’s father. It was at this point, that the services of DM Cantor were secured.

Because Mr. W was a coach, there’s an issue as to whether this put him in “a Position of Trust”, which would potentially make this offense a “Dangerous Crimes Against Children”. If that were the case, this could subject Mr. W to potentially Decades of Prison Time. 

We were able to ultimately have the families resolve the situation without having the Police get involved. This was a mutual decision between the families to serve the best interest of both Mr. W and the alleged victim. Had the Police become involved, it potentially could have ruined Mr. W’s life.