Former Farmington High School Coach Found Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
A former junior varsity basketball coach at Farmington High School, Jeremy Thompkins, has been convicted of criminal sexual conduct after allegedly assaulting two high school boys at his Detroit home between August and October 2023.
Farmington High School
The 43-year-old coach was arrested on October 24, 2023, and charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct. Both charges relate to unwanted sexual touching, with second-degree including more forceful components.
“Authorities said he assaulted the boys, who were 15 years old and 16 years old at the time, between August 2023 and October 2023.”
Thompkins was fired from his role as a coach for the boys’ basketball team at Farmington High School on October 9, 2023, after administrators “immediately began an investigation” after receiving a report from a concerned parent. Three other varsity and JV basketball coaches were also fired that week after school officials learned the coaches were “aware that several basketball players had been to [Thompkin’s] house” and didn’t report it to administrators.
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The incident has raised concerns about the safety and well-being of students in the school system. The conviction of Thompkins serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and accountability in preventing such incidents.
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The case highlights the need for increased awareness and reporting of suspicious behavior to ensure the protection of students.
School Safety
The conviction of Jeremy Thompkins is a step towards justice for the victims and a reminder of the importance of accountability in preventing such incidents in the future.
