Former St. Louis basketball coach Lee Anthony Bogan Jr., also known as “Coach Teejay,” was sentenced to 90 months in prison for sending explicit photos to students and engaging in sexually explicit conversations. The case highlights the importance of vigilance and reporting in protecting minors from exploitation.
St. Louis’ Crime Chime – Weekly Whirlwind of Woes: Coach Teejay’s Betrayal: 90-Month Sentence for Attempted Child Exploitation
Coach’s Fall from Grace”
He was a coach, a leader, a trusted guide,
But behind the whistle, dark secrets would hide.
Spring of ’24, the line was crossed,
A role model’s image, forever lost.
“Coach Teejay” slid into screens unseen,
A predator masked where trust had been.
Explicit photos, words that betrayed,
The innocence of students he tried to sway.
But the youth stood strong, they wouldn’t fold,
Screenshots captured the story untold.
They broke the silence, they made it known,
A predator’s actions wouldn’t go on alone.
Now 90 months in a cell he’ll stay,
A lifetime watched for the games he played.
From the court to the courtroom, the lesson’s clear,
Abuse of power has no place here.
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What You Can Do
- Get Mental Health resources help for you and your family
- For daily updates, check the SLMPD Crime and Investigations page.
- For anonymous tips to the St. Louis police, use the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers Hotline at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477)
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 for free and confidential support. We provide free & confidential support to people in crisis for any reason, 24 hours a day.
- StopBullying.gov: Offers resources and help lines, including options for youth and veterans (Dial 988 then press 1).
- Protect our children: https://dss.mo.gov/cd/keeping-kids-safe/can.htm
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