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Former Charter School Coach Pleads No Contest to Statutory Rape in San Mateo County

29 May 2026 12:15

A former athletic director and soccer coach at Summit Everest High School in North Fair Oaks pleaded no contest to statutory rape of two students. - Anthony Gutierrez-Molina, 31, of Palo Alto, entered the plea on May 27 to five felony counts.

- The abuse involved a 16-year-old girl from his community engagement program and a second minor, with incidents from March 2023 to November 2024. - Summit Public Schools learned of the relationship in September 2025 but initially withheld a report citing attorney-client privilege.

- Sentencing is set for September 8, with a potential prison term of up to two years and eight months. The case highlights failures in school oversight and reporting.

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