Ex-Coach Used AI Tactics to Groom Student

Matthan Lough, a former Texas teacher and coach, was arrested on December 10th, facing a child grooming charge. He is accused of grooming a 17-year-old girl who attended the church where his father was a pastor. Lough later became the girl's volleyball coach.

The investigation was prompted in early October when the victim's mother discovered inappropriate text messages between Lough and her daughter. Authorities allege conversations escalated in the summer, with Lough requesting explicit photos. Prosecutors cite three key incidents in September, including alleged inappropriate touching at a church and in a parking lot.