Greek Abuse Scandal: Police Arrest Coach Suspected of Rape
The sailing coach was arrested on Sunday. Credit: GreekReporter
A Greek sailing coach who admitted on Friday that he had what he called a “relationship” with an 11-year-old athlete was arrested on the island of Samos on Sunday.
He will be charged with aggravated rape, seduction, and misconduct.
A Greek prosecutor investigating the case received testimonies from the athlete and her parents.
The prosecutor instantly issued an arrest warrant against the accused coach, who was arrested at his home.
On Friday the accused revealed on television that he had an affair with the athlete when she was 11.