Former Maine Taekwondo Instructor Accused of Repeatedly Sexually Assaulting a Young Girl

Former Maine taekwondo instructor accused of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl

According to court documents, the alleged assaults spanned most of 2023

John Keeler confronts allegations in Penobscot County court

Former Bangor Taekwondo instructor John Keeler faces 10 child sex charges; bail set at $50K with restrictions and next court date set for Aug. 11.

Former taekwondo instructor allegedly sexually assaulted 11-year-old girl, court records say

If you or someone you know needs resources or support related to sexual violence, contact the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault’s 24/7 hotline at 800-871-7741. A former Bangor-area taekwondo instructor accused of sexual assault against a girl appeared in court Monday. John Keeler, 59, was charged in Penobscot County Superior Court with 10 counts of gross sexual assault against a child under 12, as well as counts of unlawful sexual contact a…

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An 11-year-old girl and her mother filed a complaint at the Mamoudzou police station on May 13th "after being raped by a 28-year-old individual, unemployed and unknown to the justice system," the public prosecutor stated in a press release. During the investigation, the alleged perpetrator defended himself "by stating that the girl had consented." On May 15th, the individual was charged with aggravated rape of a minor under the age of 15. The pu…