Crime & Safety
High School Softball Coach Had Sexual Relationship With Player: Prosecutor
David H. Light allegedly had a sexual relationship with the 17-year-old in 2008.
A Gloucester City High School teacher and a former softball coach finds himself in legal trouble over an alleged sexual relationship with a former player.
David H. Light, 33, of Gloucester City, is charged with four counts each of second-degree sexual assault and fourth-degree criminal sexual contact, Camden County Prosecutor Mary Eva Colalillo and Gloucester City Police Chief Brian Morrell said.
Light allegedly had a sexual relationship with the girl when she was 17 years old, between May 2008 and December 2008 when he was her coach and substitute teacher.
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He was arrested on Friday, and his bail was set at $200,000.
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