Martial arts instructor arrested over student sexual assault
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 23:38 · Archive
A martial arts gym manager in Arizona has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student.
Jose Alex Zamora, 29, a manager at Legendary Martial Arts near Waddell Road in Surprise, Arizona, was arrested on Monday on multiple sex crime charges involving a 17-year-old student. He was taken into custody during a traffic stop following surveillance at his home and the martial arts facility.
Surprise police began investigating on 23 February after receiving a tip that the teenager was having an intimate relationship with Zamora. Search warrants executed on Zamora's Instagram account revealed messages indicating the relationship began before the victim turned 14.
During an interview with officers, Zamora admitted that he knew the girl was underage when the relationship started. He said he ended the relationship because he knew it was illegal. He is being held on a $150,000 bond facing charges of sexual conduct with a minor, sexual abuse and child enticement.
How it is being reported
- Surprise martial arts instructor arrested, accused of sexually assaulting studentSearch warrants executed on Jose Zamora’s Instagram account revealed messages indicating the relationship began before the victim turned 14.Azfamily · 29 Oct, 23:12
- Surprise martial arts instructor arrested, accused of sexually assaulting studentSearch warrants executed on Jose Zamora’s Instagram account revealed messages indicating the relationship began before the victim turned 14.KOLD · 29 Oct, 23:12
In this story: Jose Alex Zamora · Legendary Martial Arts · Surprise · Arizona
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