Middle school coach placed on leave after sexual battery accusations
A middle school wrestling and track coach in Ohio is facing sexual battery accusations, according to our media partner, WBNS-10 TV.
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Kory Ross, 34, was arrested and placed on leave from the Johnstown-Monroe School District on Monday.
Fairfield County Common Pleas Court documents show that Ross is accused of engaging in sexual conduct with a student while employed by the district, according to WBNS-10.
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Ross is facing one count of sexual battery.
The Johnstown-Monroe School District hired him in October 2024, according to WBNS-10.
'The allegations resulting in Mr. Ross' arrest stem from events dating back to September 2023, prior to Ross' employment by Johnstown-Monroe, and to our best knowledge do not involve a Johnstown-Monroe student,' Superintendent Dr. Philip Wagner said in a statement.
The district said they were notified of his arrest Monday morning and placed him on unpaid administrative leave.
In a statement, the district reassured families that all coaches undergo a background check process before their employment.
Anyone with information on this incident is encouraged to contact the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office at (740) 652-7900.
Those with concerns can report them to the Safer Ohio School Tip Line at (844) 723-3764.
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