A former university football coach facing criminal charges has filed a motion arguing that police knowingly included inaccurate information in the warrant application that led to his arrest. The defense claims the allegations were shaped by litigation strategy designed to secure a settlement rather than by legitimate safety concerns. The motion attacks the reliability of statements from both the complainant’s lawyer and police, arguing that critical exculpatory evidence was omitted and false claims were presented to a judge. If the motion succeeds, the entire case could be dismissed.
The former coach was fired after the university discovered evidence of an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Two days after his termination, he was arrested and subsequently charged with felony home invasion, misdemeanor stalking, and misdemeanor breaking and entering. The arrest was based on an incident at the woman’s residence where he allegedly entered without permission and displayed weapons while discussing self-harm.
The defense does not deny a relationship existed between the parties. Instead, the defense argues the relationship was consensual and that characterizations of his behavior have been distorted for financial purposes.
The motion argues that when the woman’s lawyer contacted police, litigation strategy rather than genuine safety concerns drove the narrative....
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