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The Associated Press |
A youth soccer coach has been charged in the death of a 13-year-old whose body was found on the side of a Southern California road.
IJR |
Immigration authorities have confirmed that a youth soccer coach accused of sexually abusing and killing one of his players is an illegal migrant.
CNN |
Authorities are seeking additional victims in the child sexual abuse case, Luna said.

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