Former Ringling Coach Phil Koons Cleared of Abuse Charges

Coach Case Dismissed

A Jefferson County DA has dismissed charges of outraging public decency against former Ringling principal and Hall of Fame coach Phil Koons.

The decision came after reviewing civil depositions tied to the case.

Koons had faced accusations of verbally and physically abusing student-athletes.

What’s Next

Koons is expected to speak publicly about the dismissal at a news conference Tuesday.

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