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El Granada Man Charged With Sexual Assault on Student Pleads Not Guilty

Joshua Tatro, 25, was an Aragon High water polo coach when he had at least two sexual encounters with his alleged victim, prosecutors say.

An El Granada man charged with having an improper sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student pleaded not guilty in a July 5 court appearance, CBS News reports.

Joshua Tatro, 25, is a former Half Moon Bay High School aquatics star and was an Aragon High School water polo coach when the alleged incidents occurred.

Tatro was arrested June 1 and is charged with having at least two sexual encounters with his alleged victim. Prosecutors say he also exchanged sexual cellphone images with the girl.

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Tatro is out on $25,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for Sept. 6.

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