Norwalk Tennis Coach Sexually Assaulted Underage Victim: Cops

A 20-year-old man is accused of sexually assaulting an underage victim multiple times while working as a tennis coach in Norwalk.

Maurice Thomas-Riley, of Woodbury Avenue in Norwalk, was arrested July 15 and charged with first-degree sexual assault and three counts of risk of injury to a minor.

Police said Thomas-Riley sexually assaulted the victim while coaching at Norwalk Grass Roots Tennis. The victim has not been identified, but police said he or she was part of the tennis program.

It's not clear when the alleged attacks occurred, but police said they started investigating Thomas-Riley in May.

He was held on $250,000 bond and appeared in court Wednesday.

It's not clear if Thomas-Riley has an attorney.

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