NCAA Males’s Basketball
Coach Accused of Being a Pimp
… In Alleged Multi-State Operation
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The lads’s basketball program at California State College, Bakersfield is on the heart of a wild scandal … after a former player-turned-coach was accused of operating a multi-state pimping operation whereas working for the college.
Authorities say Kevin Mays — an ex-player for the Roadrunners who later joined the workers as a brief assistant coach — is going through 11 felony and misdemeanor costs, together with felony pimping, after an investigation triggered by a stunning nameless e-mail.
In accordance with studiesthen-head coach Rod Barnes obtained a message in August titled “IMPORTANT MESSAGE 911 911” claiming Mays had been “trafficking a woman since Could” throughout a number of states. The sender warned in all caps, “FIX IT OR THE WHOLE STAFF WILL FALL.”
Barnes forwarded the tip to the college’s HR division, which handed it alongside to school police … sparking a broader investigation that finally led to Mays’ arrest.
Investigators say they recognized a girl promoting intercourse companies in Sacramento and arrange a sting operation posing as a consumer. The lady allegedly informed police Mays was her boyfriend and that he repeatedly coated resort rooms, rental vehicles and flights tied to her work.
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Police say they arrested Mays shortly afterward. A search of his automobile and condo allegedly uncovered a number of firearms and a big stash of medicine, whereas a search of his cellphone reportedly revealed a whole lot of pictures of kid pornography, together with pictures involving very younger youngsters.
Mays had solely been employed by this system in June for about $3,000 a month and has pleaded not responsible to all costs. He stays jailed with out bail.
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The scandal despatched shockwaves by way of the college’s athletic division. Quickly after the arrest, each Barnes and athletic director Kyle Conder left their roles … although the college has not publicly mentioned whether or not the departures have been straight linked.
College officers known as the allegations “deeply regarding” and mentioned the college carried out a broader overview of its athletics packages within the aftermath.
In the meantime, investigators say the case remains to be energetic as they proceed interviews to find out whether or not extra victims or costs may emerge.