Former Baton Rouge substitute teacher formally charged with molestation of a juvenile

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — A former substitute teacher in Baton Rouge accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 15-year-old girl has been formally charged.

According to court documents, Damien Clark, 24, was formally charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and molestation of a juvenile.

In September 2023, Clark was arrested after being accused of sending lewd messages to the juvenile including messages indicating they had sex at least once, according to arrest documents.

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Clark denied sending messages during an interview with detectives, according to arrest documents. Clark was employed as a contracted assistant football coach and substitute teacher at Woodlawn High School.

Court documents state Clark has an arraignment scheduled with Judge Eboni Johnson Rose on April 29.

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