Overview

• In an exclusive interview, James Kasser said the recipient was an adult and no longer enrolled when he sent the messages, which he viewed as harmless encouragement.
• Public records reveal April texts included lines such as “Am I on your naughty list?” and “Sending naked hugs and kisses your way,” triggering a parental complaint on May 20.
• Kasser resigned on May 23 shortly after the district reported the allegations to law enforcement, child protective services and the State Board of Education’s Office of Professional Conduct.
• The Delaware County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed it has no open investigation into the coach, while the district’s referral of the case remains under review.
• Ohio’s 2024 grooming law requires intent to entice or prepare an enrolled minor for sexual activity, raising questions about its applicability given the athlete’s age and non-enrollment.