CHARLOTTE — A Charlotte football coach pleaded guilty to contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile in connection with an investigation Channel 9 reported in 2025.
According to court records, Damon Coiro pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to 45 days in the Mecklenburg County Jail. He had credit for time served to complete his sentence.
A felony charge against Coiro was dismissed in November of 2025, according to court records.
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A Providence Day School football coach was arrested for indecent liberties with a 17-year-old student on Monday, police said.
Damon Michael Coiro, 45, is charged with felony indecent liberties with a student and misdemeanor contributing delinquency of a juvenile, according to the arrest record.
Police say Coiro also allegedly gave the 17-year-old student alcohol.
In an affidavit obtained by Channel 9 Tuesday, investigators said the victim had been in contact with Coiro since 2023.
Over the course of their conversations, Coiro began to make sexually motivated comments towards the student and asked to see nude photos.
Court records say Providence Day gave Coiro a no contact order and banned him from the school.
Coiro is expected in court later in July.
Channel 9 has reached out to Providence Day School for more information.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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