Local High School Coach Found Not Guilty On Sex Assault Charges

HICKORY, N.C. — A jury found a local high school basketball coach not guilty on charges he sexually assaulted students. Β 

Shawn Johnson was charged with statutory rape and taking indecent liberties with a minor. Β Officials say Johnson was a coach at Hickory High School. Β 

The alleged incidents were said to have happened between 2002-2012. Β Johnson was found not guilty on nine total charges.