Coach facing child porn charges

Summary

Darian Williams, a volleyball coach at Tavares High School since 2014, faces serious charges of possessing child pornography. He was arrested after investigators discovered that his home internet was used to access illegal images. Williams was arraigned in court where his bond was set at $10,000, with strict conditions, including no contact with minors or internet access. While Williams is not a teacher, only a coach at the school, authorities do not believe any of the victims were players from his team. The investigation continues as he awaits further legal proceedings.

Takeaways

• 😀 Darian Williams, a volleyball coach at Tavares High School, has been arrested and charged with five counts of child pornography.
• 😀 Williams has been working at the school since 2014, but he is not a teacher—he only coaches volleyball.
• 😀 The charges stem from evidence found on his computer, which was being used to view child pornography.
• 😀 Investigators seized multiple devices from Williams' home as part of the investigation into the child pornography charges.
• 😀 At his first court appearance, Williams was represented by a private attorney and had his bond set at $10,000.
• 😀 Williams' bond conditions include having no contact with minors and being restricted from internet access, including no smartphones or computers.
• 😀 The investigation began after authorities received a tip that Williams’ home internet was being used to access illegal content.
• 😀 The district has confirmed that Williams has been removed from his coaching position and will not return to coaching after his arrest.
• 😀 Authorities have stated that none of the victims in the case appear to be associated with the school or its volleyball team.
• 😀 Despite the severity of the charges, Williams' attorney suggests he may be allowed to post bond and be released from jail.

Q & A

What charges is Darian Williams facing?

Darian Williams is facing five counts of possession of child pornography.

What role did Darian Williams have at the school?

Darian Williams was a volleyball coach at Tavares High School, having been with the school since 2015.

Is Darian Williams a teacher at the school?

No, Darian Williams is not a teacher at the school. He only worked as a volleyball coach and coached privately.

What was the bond amount set for Darian Williams?

Darian Williams' bond was set at $10,000.

What are the conditions attached to Darian Williams' bond?

The conditions include no contact with minors and no internet access, including restrictions on smartphones and other devices.

How did investigators become aware of the child pornography allegations?

Investigators received a tip that the internet at Darian Williams' home was being used to look at images that appeared to be child pornography.

What evidence did investigators find at Darian Williams' home?

Investigators found evidence of child pornography and seized multiple devices from Darian Williams' home.

Has Darian Williams been removed from his coaching duties?

Yes, Darian Williams will no longer be coaching following his arrest.

Did any of the victims appear to be students from the school?

No, investigators do not believe that any of the victims were players from the school.

Is Darian Williams represented by an attorney?

Yes, Darian Williams is represented by a private attorney.