St. John Bosco Football Coach Accused of Embezzlement and Fraud in Lawsuit

Three former employees allege financial misconduct and retaliation at the nationally renowned California high school football program.

A lawsuit filed by three former St. John Bosco employees accuses head football coach Jason Negro of embezzlement, tax fraud, and improper financial practices.
The plaintiffs claim Negro used cash payments from a personal office safe to cover tuition for players, fund staff retreats, and avoid proper accounting procedures.
The lawsuit alleges that assistant coaches presented these cash payments as 'anonymous donations' to pay tuition for active football players, potentially violating CIF bylaws.
The former employees, who were terminated in 2024, argue their firings were retaliatory after they raised concerns about financial mismanagement and sought stricter oversight.
St. John Bosco and Negro deny the allegations, citing a prior independent investigation, and assert the claims will be addressed in court.