A school security guard has been accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl at a school in Detroit, Michigan.
The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Trevon Leviticus Zigler, allegedly targeted students in the stairwell of Cornerstone Jefferson Douglas Academy on May 20. reported Tuesday.
Another student who witnessed the incident later told his parents what he saw, and video footage corroborated his story.
“At that time, there was video of both the complainant and the defendant going into that stairwell, and they were in that stairwell for about 20 minutes,” said Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Lisa Coyle. Most troubling is that the defendant allegedly told the complainant not to tell any witnesses. ”
Zigler was charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct and is being held in the county jail without bail.
“According to court records, 36th District Judge Laura Eschartea ordered Zigler to have no contact with the victim, the academy, or its students.” detroit free press reported Monday.
Who is Ziggler? accused According to Click on Detroit, the suspect who had an “ongoing sexual relationship with the student” was a contract security guard working for a company called Securitas.
Parents with two children at the school were worried when they heard the news. I'm saying She is considering withdrawing her children from school following the suspect's accusations.
“I'm scared that you're my security guard… How do I protect my children when you're preying on them?”:
The school said in a statement that upon learning of what had allegedly happened, it immediately contacted law enforcement and a security company barred the suspect from the premises. He added that he is fully cooperating with police regarding the matter.
“The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority and we will continue to take all necessary steps to ensure that our students are in a safe environment,” the statement reads.
