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Treynor sexual exploitation cases to be consolidated

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January 11th, 2015 by Ric Hanson

A pair of cases involving a Treynor teacher and coach have been consolidated. The Daily NonPareil  reports court records show 45-year Michael Travis, faces four counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee. Fourth District Court Judge Mark Eveloff granted a motion to consolidate the cases. Travis was charged in May with two counts of sexual exploitation by a school employee for alleged inappropriate touching of two softball players during separate incidents in 2002 and 2006. The women are now ages 21 and 27.

Two more alleged victims later came forward with accusations against the Treynor man. Travis has pleaded not guilty to the initial charges and is scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 27. Sexual exploitation by a school employee is a Class D felony and carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years on each charge.

Travis has been on administrative leave from the district since April.