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Former volunteer coach at Palo Verde High School faces 12 new sexual crimes charges

Former volunteer coach at Palo Verde High faces 12 additional charges of sex crimes against a minor
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man who formerly served as a volunteer coach at Palo Verde High School is facing additional charges connected to inappropriate contact with a minor.

According to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department, 71-year-old Michael Atwell was arrested back in November for sexual assault with a minor under 14.

Now, Atwell faces 12 additional charges of lewdness and sexual assault of a child under 14.

Channel 13 is working to learn more details surrounding these additional charges.