Celina ISD Football Coach on Leave Amid Son's Child Pornography Charges and Lawsuit

Coach's Leave and Investigation

• 🏈 Bill Elliott, head football coach and athletic director for Celina ISD, has been placed on paid leave.
• 🚫 Elliott is not accused of any wrongdoing himself, but his leave is connected to an investigation into his son, Caleb Elliott.
• 🏫 Middle school principal Allison Gin is also on paid leave, though not accused of wrongdoing, as her presence could interfere with the investigation.

Son's Charges and Allegations

• 🚨 Caleb Elliott, a former coach and teacher, faces charges of making invasive recordings in a locker room and possessing child pornography.
• ⚖️ A lawsuit filed by victim families alleges the district was aware of an improper relationship between Caleb Elliott and a student during the 2023 school year.
• 🏫 Instead of firing him, the district allegedly moved Caleb Elliott to the middle school.

Legal Action and Victim Families

• ❓ The families' legal representative, Paul Hers, states that the district's actions do not resolve the situation and that the allegations are "terrifying, horrifying, disgusting."
• ⚖️ Hers indicates that more victims have come forward, potentially requiring a revision of the original lawsuit.
• 🗣️ Bill Elliott has stated, "Justice will be done," emphasizing that there is one person to blame.
• 💬 The families are seeking truth and justice, not just financial compensation, as more victims have reached out.