Fla. wrestling coach John Hackney accused of child molestation in Roswell

Sep 24, 2012 - 06:45
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Fla. wrestling coach John Hackney accused of child molestation in Roswell
John Hackney

A Florida wrestling coach accused of inappropriately touching teens has bonded out of the Fulton County Jail.

John Hackney, 60, faces charges of child molestation and child cruelty.

Police say the high school teacher had inappropriate contact with students he put in his hotel room during oveight stops in Roswell in mid-July.

Hackney resigned soon after authorities launched the investigation.

He posted an $80,000 bond.

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