San Diego high school teacher arrested for sex charge stays in jail.
Science Teacher and Cross Country Coach Accused of Attempted Sexual Encounter with Teenage Girl
In a shocking case that has rocked the community, a science teacher and cross country coach from University City High School in San Diego is facing serious charges after allegedly attempting to meet up with a teenage girl for sex. The accused, Sean Stevenson, 58, was arrested last week on allegations of soliciting sex acts with a person he believed to be a 16-year-old girl.
The details of the case are deeply disturbing. According to a complaint filed in San Diego federal court, Stevenson engaged in text messages with an undercover law enforcement officer who posed as a woman involved in sexually trafficking her 16-year-old cousin. The messages exchanged between Stevenson and the officer revealed his intent to pay $140 for sexual activities with the underage girl.
On the morning of October 31, Stevenson arrived at a location in the Talmadge neighborhood, unaware that he was walking into a trap. As soon as he showed up, he was promptly arrested by law enforcement officers. The evidence against him was damning - $140 in cash was found inside his vehicle, and his phone number matched the one used to communicate with the undercover officer.
The consequences for Stevenson are severe. Federal prosecutors have charged him with attempted enticement of a minor, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. As a result, a judge ordered that he be held in custody without bail.
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During the court proceedings, Stevenson’s defense attorney argued for a bond to be set at $500,000, emphasizing his ties to the community and his willingness to comply with any release conditions. However, the prosecutor presented compelling evidence against Stevenson. Investigators had searched his home and discovered electronic devices containing child sex abuse materials, including explicit images and videos. The prosecutor also revealed that Stevenson had a history of attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors, as evidenced by his communications with sex workers.
The judge ultimately decided to keep Stevenson in custody, citing the serious nature of the charges and the overwhelming evidence against him. The defense’s argument that there was no evidence of actual sexual abuse involving minors, including his students, did not sway the judge’s decision.
In response to the arrest, a spokesperson for the San Diego Unified School District confirmed that Stevenson is currently on leave from his position at University City High School. The defense attorney highlighted Stevenson’s deep roots in the San Diego community and assured the court that he would comply with any release conditions, including electronic monitoring and home detention.
The investigation into Stevenson began with the arrests of a pimp and prostitute earlier this year. Text messages found on the prostitute’s cell phone led investigators to Stevenson’s phone number, where he was allegedly seeking an underage prostitute. An undercover officer then posed as the prostitute and engaged in text exchanges with Stevenson, confirming his intent to engage in illegal activities with a minor.
What evidence was found against the teacher that led to his arrest?
This shocking case involving a science teacher and cross country coach from University City High School in San Diego has sent shockwaves through the community. Sean Stevenson, aged 58, was recently arrested on charges of attempting to engage in a sexual encounter with a teenage girl.
The details of the case are deeply disturbing. According to a complaint filed in San Diego federal court, Stevenson engaged in text messages with an undercover law enforcement officer who posed as a woman involved in sexually trafficking her 16-year-old cousin. These messages revealed Stevenson’s intent to pay $140 for sexual activities with the underage girl.
On October 31st, Stevenson arrived at a location in the Talmadge neighborhood, completely unaware that he was walking into a trap. Law enforcement officers promptly arrested him. The evidence against him was overwhelming – $140 in cash was found inside his vehicle, and his phone number matched the one used to communicate with the undercover officer.
The consequences for Stevenson are severe. Federal prosecutors have charged him with attempted enticement of a minor, a crime that carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison. As a result, a judge has ordered that he be held in custody without bail.
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