A Colombian, who works as a gymnastics coach in an exclusive area of southern Florida, in the United States, was arrested on accusations of sexual abuse of minors. Óscar Olea is accused of abusing at least 2 students more than a decade ago.
The capture of Óscar Olea, 38, occurred after multiple complaints that did not prosper in the American justice system. Now he must face two charges of sexual assault on minors.
The alleged victims, now adults, denounced the Colombian gym teacher. One of them, under sworn statement, revealed that when she was 10 years old she was his student. and that, at 14, he touched her inappropriately. In addition to Over time the situation escalated to sexual intercourse.
According to the police report, another victim indicated that she had been abused by the teacher when she was also 14 years old.
“Allegations of sexual abuse with minors are extremely serious. If the victim is 12 years old or older, up to 17 years old, there is a law that could make the accused face up to 30 years in prison“said Albert Quirantes, criminal lawyer.
In the middle of the hearings, the Colombian’s lawyer asked the judge to grant him bailbecause his client surrendered to the authorities and had no intention of leaving the country.
However, the allegations were not valid and Mindy Glazer denied him bail: “Another judge will decide when the final hearing on pretrial detention will be held. Today I find probable cause for both cases.”.
In September 2023, two other complaints were also filed against Óscar Olea, which accuse him of inappropriate conduct with two girls, ages 4 and 7. However, authorities dismissed the case due to lack of evidence.
Lines to report sexual or domestic violence in Colombia
- National Line: 155
- National Police: 123
- Attorney General’s Office Line: 122
- Colombian Institute of Family Welfare: 018000 918080
- Protection Line for boys, girls and adolescents: 141
- WhatsApp: 320 239 1685 – 320 865 5450 – 320 239 1320
- Purple Line in Bogotá 018000 112137, WhatsApp 3007551846 or by writing to the email [email protected]
Source: https://www.noticiascaracol.com/mundo/capturan-a-profesor-de-gimnasia-colombiano-en-ee-uu-es-senalado-de-abuso-de-menores-rg10
