Kevin Mays, a former assistant coach for Cal State Bakersfield’s Division I basketball team, allegedly worked as a pimp. ESPN wrote on Thursday.
He remains in custody without bail on a slew of charges, including pimping, illegal gun possession and possession of child pornography, according to court documents obtained by HuffPost.
Mays, a former college player, was hired on a temporary basis in May. The allegations surfaced a few months later, according to the sports network, which provided an extensive timeline of how his suspected crimes came to light:
Then-head coach Rod Barnes received an email from an anonymous tipster on August 29 identifying a woman who had allegedly been trafficked by Mays in four states, including California. Barnes forwarded the email to human resources, who then forwarded it to police.
Sacramento police became involved and carried out a sting on September 4 by scheduling a “date” with the alleged victim, who reportedly told police that Mays was her boyfriend who routinely covered the travel expenses of her sex work.
Mays was arrested on pimping charges and denied involvement while telling police his girlfriend had his rental car. He and the school broke up shortly afterwards.
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According to to KGET in BakersfieldA search of the vehicle and his apartment turned up multiple weapons, large quantities of cocaine and evidence that it was for sale.
About a week later the The Kern County District Attorney’s Office made the announcement that Mays would also be charged with possession of child pornography, with claims that more than 600 images had been found.
There is evidence that Mays rented a car through a university account for the alleged prostitution, but the school denied that, ESPN added. Mays has denied pleading guilty to all charges.
Bakersfield police told HuffPost on Friday that the investigation is ongoing.
“We are working with other law enforcement agencies regarding Kevin Mays’ criminal activity to identify other potential victims,” a spokesperson said.
HuffPost has reached out to Mays’ attorney.
A preliminary hearing is now scheduled for March 17, according to the Kern County District Attorney’s Office
