Coach Accused of Abuse in Half Moon Bay | California News

A teacher and coach in Half Moon Bay, Paul Farnsworth, has been arrested on serious charges of sexually abusing a former student when she was a minor. The accuser, who came forward in August, alleges abuse began in 2008 during coaching and escalated into a sexual relationship in 2009 when she was 16. Now 61, Farnsworth is facing charges including lewd acts with a minor and forcible sexual penetration. Authorities have connected the accuser with support services and are now urging others who may have been victims to come forward — this case could be just the tip of the iceberg as investigators seek to uncover the full scope of potential abuse. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7363302b79ae459a