NINNEKAH, Okla. (KFOR) – A basketball coach at Ninnekah Excessive and Junior Excessive Faculty has been arrested in connection to sexual assault allegations.
Ronald Akins was booked into jail Friday for fees of rape by instrumentation and sexual battery.
A former crew member, who spoke to KFOR anonymously, shared her response.
“I am not shocked about this arrest. I heard rumors of ladies earlier than me that he had accomplished this to, after which it occurred to me, and with this arrest there should’ve been extra after me,” she mentioned.
The Grady County Sheriff’s Workplace tells KFOR a former pupil instructed investigators that Akins had been inappropriate. Investigators discovered there was sufficient proof to speak to Akins. They tried to interview him, however he refused to speak to them.
Officers say there was possible trigger to arrest him in order that they took him to the Grady County Jail.
The previous crew member who spoke to KFOR describes a sample of manipulative conduct.
“He knew we genuinely cared about our sport and used that to his benefit to make his transfer, make feedback about our physique elements, discuss to us concerning the girls he was courting or sleeping with,” she mentioned. “He instructed a number of gamers that he had a crush on them or that if he had been our boyfriend that he would deal with us higher than our present boyfriends do.”
She says she and her pals had been frightened about what occur in the event that they spoke up then, however now she desires others to come back ahead along with her.
“These conditions are extraordinarily complicated for younger women who’re taught to belief and respect their coaches and academics which is why I by no means got here ahead,” she mentioned. “I instructed my pals about it when it occurred and they’d inform me tales about him additionally, however we had been so scared what would occur or if the administration would consider us. I am popping out now to say if Ron Akins has ever made you uncomfortable to come back ahead and inform your fact.”
The Grady County Sheriff’s Workplace says if there are extra victims that need to converse with investigators, name (405) 222-5085.
