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Oklahoma News

September 30, 2009

Coach charged with sexually abusing student

CHOUTEAU, Okla. (AP) — An assistant football coach and teacher at Chouteau has been charged with sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female student.



Prosecutors in Mayes County filed the charge against 26-year-old Zachary George on Monday.



Assistant District Attorney Becky Gore says George is accused of touching the girl inappropriately and of asking her to perform a sex act.



In addition to his coaching duties — George taught history and social studies.



He was suspended by the school district on Aug. 28 and resigned the same day.

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