MALDEN, Mass. — A Malden school teacher and basketball coach has been arrested and is accused of raping a high school student.
Scott Marino, a teacher at the Linden STEAM Academy and the head coach of the Malden High School girls’ basketball team, was arrested by Stoneham police, Superintendent Timothy Sippel told Boston 25 News.
The Middlesex District Attorney’s Office tells Boston 25 that Marino is charged with two counts of rape, one count of indecent assault and battery and one count of furnishing alcohol to a person under the age of 21.
Last Wednesday, February 18, Marino allegedly provided alcohol to and sexually assaulted an 18-year-old female who was known to him in Stoneham, the DA said.
Marino has been placed on leave and the school district is fully cooperating with police and the Middlesex County District Attorney’s office.
“I understand how upsetting and distressing this is to our community, given the serious nature of these allegations. We thank you for your continued commitment to our students and our district community. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority,” Sippel said.
Marino is scheduled to be arraigned tomorrow in Woburn District Court.
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