This article reports on the arrest of a former sequatchie County High School athletic trainer, identified as Oliver, who is facing charges related to child pornography adn bestiality.
Here’s a breakdown of the key data:
The Allegations: Oliver is accused of possessing “several images of animated child pornography” and “several images and videos of sexual acts with animals.” Some of the child pornography images reportedly depict child caricatures engaged in sexual acts with adult caricatures.
The Examination: the investigation began on June 14 after a school resource officer reported the allegations to District Attorney Courtney C.Lynch. Lynch’s investigator, Jody Lockhart, took charge of the case.
Evidence: Oliver allegedly consented to a search of his cell phone, and the Dunlap Police Department analyzed the seized materials, which stem from “the past few years.”
Employment: Oliver was hired as an athletic trainer on September 19, 2024.
Termination: Oliver was terminated from his position on June 16 by Director of Schools Pierce. The termination letter cited a violation of school policy for sending an “inappropriate snapchat” with “sexual innuendos” to a student. Oliver reportedly claimed to be at a conference with a flat tire when asked to return to discuss the matter and afterward stopped responding to Pierce’s calls. The termination letter did not mention the criminal allegations.
Snapchat Incident: The snapchat photos were allegedly taken during practice for school athletes. No charges were filed in connection with the Snapchat posts.
School’s Response: School officials are encouraging parents to discuss online communication with their children and to remind them to report uncomfortable interactions to a trusted adult. They expressed gratitude to those who came forward and emphasized student safety as their highest priority.
Legal Proceedings: Oliver has no attorney on record. His bond is expected to be set in General Sessions Court, and he has a court date scheduled for July 24.
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