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A former West Plains school district coach is facing criminal charges for the sexual assault of a student.
Prosecutors have charged 41-year-old Christopher R. Taylor with several felony charges, including endangering the welfare of a minor, a Class D felony, sexual contact with a student, a Class E felony, and child molestation in the fourth degree, a Class E felony.
According to a report from KAIT, the West Plains Police Department says the West Plains School District was fully cooperative with the investigation and took immediate action after learning of the case. Police say Taylor is no longer affiliated with or employed by the school district.
A police report filed Jan. 31 indicates the alleged assault involved a female student and happened at the campus facility on Jan. 27.
According to online court records, a warrant was issued Feb. 17.
Taylor is being held in the Howell County Jail with bond set at $50,000. His next court appearance is scheduled for March 7.
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