Former Sumner basketball coach charged for sexual abuse, exploitation of child
A Sumner basketball coach has been charged in connection with an investigation into sexual abuse and harassment.
Jacob Jackson, 35, faces 10 total charges, including third-degree rape, third-degree child molestation, first-degree sexual misconduct with a minor, communication with a minor for immoral purposes, and indecent exposure.
Sumner police have been investigating the case since the first report in August of last year.
According to a lawsuit, Jackson was the head of the boy’s basketball team for Sumner High School from 2016 to September 2022, where he coached the victim.
