High school football coach in Las Vegas pleads guilty in lewdness case
Summary
Antwone Washington, 46, a former football coach and campus security officer at Valley High School, pleaded guilty to two felonies: attempted use of a minor in producing child sexual abuse material and lewdness with a child under 16. Co-defendant Jada Cole, 27, pleaded guilty to the same charges. Both agreed to serve eight- to 25-year prison sentences. Prosecutors say videos documented the encounters and that the student told grand jurors there were numerous sexual encounters. Washington has acknowledged sexual contact and told police he believed the student was 16. Sentencing is scheduled for 12 January.
Key Points
- Antwone Washington pleaded guilty to attempted use of a minor in producing child sexual abuse material and to lewdness with a child under 16.
- Jada Cole also pleaded guilty to the same charges; both agreed to serve eight- to 25-year prison terms.
- Prosecutors say video evidence documented the sexual encounters; one video reportedly showed the student appearing bound and unconscious.
- The student testified to grand jurors that there were numerous sexual encounters with Washington.
- Washington was a Valley High School football coach and campus security officer and had been indicted on additional counts including kidnapping and statutory sexual seduction.
- Sentencing is scheduled for 12 January; the Clark County School District had not immediately commented on his employment status.
Why should I read this?
Because it’s a stark example of someone in a position of trust abusing that role — and the case shows how evidence (including videos) and guilty pleas can shape outcomes fast. If you care about school safety, accountability and how these cases are handled, skim the details.
Author style
Punchy: this isn’t just another court story — it’s a serious breach of trust with heavy sentences agreed. The legal resolution and the evidence described make this a notable case for the community and for anyone tracking sex‑crime prosecutions involving school staff.
Context and relevance
This case matters beyond one school. It highlights ongoing concerns about safeguarding in educational settings, the role of digital evidence in prosecutions, and how districts respond when staff are accused. It also fits broader trends of closer scrutiny of adults in authority and stronger prosecutorial responses when minors are involved.
