The javelin coach, 26, has been accused of having sex with a 17-year-old boy on her high school track and field team after ‘texting him at 2am inviting him to her home’ – before the couple’s ’17-month relationship’
- Hannah Marth, 26, has been accused of institutional sexual assault and sexual assault by a sports official after entering a 17-month relationship with a teenager
- The 17-year-old claims the relationship lasted from May 2021 to October 2022 — the alleged Marth started it with a text message in the early hours of May 22.
- Marth, a teacher with the Easton Area School District, admitted his romantic involvement with the teenager and was called out Thursday
A 26-year-old javelin throw coach and sports official has been charged with having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student at a school in Pennsylvania, with institutional sexual assault and sexual assault.
The Northampton County Prosecutor’s Office said in a statement that Hannah Marth texted the teen and invited him to her residence on May 22, 2021 at approximately 2 a.m. and initiated sexual contact.
Marth, a school teacher at Easton School District, admitted to being romantically involved with the teen in May 2021. The teen allegedly told police that he and Marth had a relationship that lasted until October 2022.
Hannah Marth, 26, has been accused of institutional sexual assault and sexual assault by a sports official after entering a 17-month relationship with a teenager
“The trusting relationship between a student-athlete, parent-athlete and coach can be compromised,” Attorney General Terry Hook told The Guardian. morning call.
The abuse of this relationship shows a coach’s blatant disregard for the welfare of those they coach and, above all, the law. This defendant challenged that trust when this alleged crime was committed against the victim.
Mareth was a standout athlete and member of the track and field team when she attended Northampton. She was arraigned Thursday afternoon before being released on an unsecured $75,000 bail.
In a statement, Superintendent David Piperato told the outlet that the district attorney’s office notified the district of the arrest.
In a statement, Superintendent David Piperato said the county was informed of Marth’s arrest by the District Attorney’s office.
Mareth was a standout athlete and member of the track and field team when she attended Northampton
“As a practice, the school district does not comment on ongoing criminal matters or personnel matters,” he said.
“However, the school district intends to cooperate fully with authorities in this matter and will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our students.”
DailyMail.com contacted Marth’s family members but did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
