Monroe Comprehensive High School Cheerleading Coach Audrianna Williams Arrested For Alleged Sexual Abuse Involving Student
DOUGHERTY COUNTY, GEORGIA (January 13, 2024) – A Georgia cheerleading coach identified as Audrianna Williams has been charged with two counts of sexual abuse by a teacher.
Dougherty County officials are saying that the arrest took place on December 26. Audrianna Williams was employed as a cheerleading coach at Monroe Comprehensive High School before she resigned.
According to a copy of the warrant, she is accused of “engaging in sexually explicit conduct with another person whom she knows is a student enrolled at the school of which she is an employee.”
Her resignation came after district officials confirmed they were conducting an investigation into a possible inappropriate relationship. Audrianna Williams has since been released from jail after posting bond.
A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Georgia Teacher Sexual Abuse
Sexual abuse involving teachers and coaches is far more common than many people may realize. There is a particularly large among of abuse that takes place in competitive cheerleading. According to one report by Vice, “For years, the U.S. competitive cheer scene has been roiled by allegation after allegation that cheer officials sexually abused minors and then attempted to cover it up.” There are a number of steps that school should take in order to prevent student sexual abuse.
- Schools should conduct a thorough background check on all teachers, coaches and employees.
- Schools should have clear guidelines related to appropriate behavior between teachers and students.
- Schools should thoroughly investigate all allegations of misconduct.
Depending on the facts of any case, a school district could be liable if a teacher or coach sexually abuses a student. Schools have a legal obligation to protect students from reasonably foreseeable sources of harm. This includes protecting them from sexual abuse at the hands of school employees. If school officials knew that a teacher posed a risk of harm to students and failed to act, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There are many steps that should be taken after any instance of suspected sexual abuse involving a teacher.
- A police report of the incident should be created.
- Eye witnesses should be interviewed.
- School records related to the defendant should be sought.
- Medical records related to the incident should be preserved.
- An experienced students sexual abuse attorney should be consulted
Georgia law requires teachers and other school administrators to notify law enforcement when they have reason to believe that a child is being abused. But this does not always happen. Indeed, by the time any teacher or coach is arrested for sexual abuse, there were likely numerous red flags that were missed. The family of any student that is sexually abused by a school employee may have legal recourse through a civil claim. A teacher sexual abuse attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Sexual Abuse At Monroe Comprehensive High School
We at The Butler Kahn Law Firm extend our best wishes to all of the students who may have been harmed by the actions of Audrianna Williams. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what happened. It is our sincere hope that all of the facts come out and that additional measures are taken to help protect the students that attend Monroe Comprehensive High School.
Have you or someone that you care about been harmed by the sexual abuse of a coach at Monroe Comprehensive High School? You may have legal recourse. Our team of teacher sexual abuse attorneys are here for you. We care deeply that victims are aware of their rights and that schools are held accountable for their negligence. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into any incident we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at 678-940-1444.
