NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – A Rutherford County teacher and girls’ soccer head coach has been placed on unpaid administrative leave following his arrest on Tuesday, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
Rutherford County detectives charged Nathan Sweet with two counts of statutory rape by an authority figure and sexual exploitation of a minor.
The Riverdale High School website lists Sweet as an environmental sciences teacher. He’s listed as the Riverdale High School girls’ soccer coach on the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association website.
Riverdale soccer coach charged with statutory rape Riverdale High School girls’ soccer coach Nathan Sweet was charged…
Rutherford County Schools spokesman James Evans said Sweet was hired by the district in February 2014. A review of his personnel file shows no prior disciplinary issues, he said.
“Sweet has been placed on unpaid suspension pending the outcome of the investigation, which is our standard procedure,” Evans said.
Sweet is being held on a $75,000 bond at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center. A hearing is set Aug. 6 in general sessions court.
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