A former women’s rugby coach at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology was arrested on an underage sexual contact charge.Court records show New Mexico State Police responded to investigate a criminal sexual contact involving a student-athlete at the school. This led to Milaan Van Wyk being identified as the suspect.Your neighborhood: Local news from KOAT Action 7 NewsThe teen told state police she graduated high school early and was 17 years old when the alleged incident happened in May. The apparent victim was a member of the rugby team.State police learned the team held weekly team bonding dinners at Van Wyk’s place and other residences. The teen attended one of the gatherings at Van Wyk’s, which led to the teen and coach being alone, according to court documents.This led to the teen dozing off during the movie. The teen said Van Wyk carried her into his bedroom, where both fell asleep. She then explained how she woke up to Van Wyk touching her.A series of physical contacts allegedly occurred without the consent of the teen player.Van Wyk was contacted to provide a formal statement to police but declined to be interviewed. He faces one count of criminal sexual contact of a minor, while he was in a position of authority.Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for free
A former women’s rugby coach at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology was arrested on an underage sexual contact charge.
Court records show New Mexico State Police responded to investigate a criminal sexual contact involving a student-athlete at the school. This led to Milaan Van Wyk being identified as the suspect.
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The teen told state police she graduated high school early and was 17 years old when the alleged incident happened in May. The apparent victim was a member of the rugby team.
State police learned the team held weekly team bonding dinners at Van Wyk’s place and other residences. The teen attended one of the gatherings at Van Wyk’s, which led to the teen and coach being alone, according to court documents.
This led to the teen dozing off during the movie. The teen said Van Wyk carried her into his bedroom, where both fell asleep. She then explained how she woke up to Van Wyk touching her.
A series of physical contacts allegedly occurred without the consent of the teen player.
Van Wyk was contacted to provide a formal statement to police but declined to be interviewed. He faces one count of criminal sexual contact of a minor, while he was in a position of authority.
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