Crime & Safety

Former Assistant Coach at Campolindo High Pleads Not Guilty to Sex Crime Charges

Christopher Yang, the 27-year-old former assistant coach at Northgate High and Campolindo High, pleaded not guilty on Monday to nine felony counts, including four counts of sexual contact with a minor, according to the Contra Costa Times.

It has not been revealed if Yang knew the girl through his coaching duties. 

Yang's lawyer said the former assistant coach regretted his "lapse in judgement" regarding the underage girl. The suspect remains free on bail. A preliminary hearing to schedule the trial will be held on June 18.


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