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School team coach detained in child sexual abuse case

In Colorado detained 37-year-old Michael Vassar, who previously coached school wrestling teams

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School team coach detained in child sexual abuse case

In Colorado detained 37-year-old Michael Vassar, previously trained school wrestling teams. He is charged with sexually abusing a child by a person the victim trusted.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office said the investigation began after a signal received in May. Investigators looked into the coach’s behavior in relation to the athletes he worked with. Vassar was arrested on Thursday and placed in county jail. Law enforcers admit that there may be more victims and collect additional evidence.

The Lewis-Palmer School District clarified that Vassar worked with youth and girls' wrestling teams from December 1, 2025 to May 12, 2026. According to representatives of the district, the claims against him there learned after his dismissal.

Investigators are also checking his classes outside school: Vassar was connected to gyms and offered the services of a personal trainer. The number of alleged victims and details of the episodes authorities have not yet disclosed.

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