Former Josey football coach Roundtree under investigation
Amanda King @kingamandap
Jul 20, 2018 at 12:24 PM Jul 20, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Former Josey High School football coach Raleigh Roundtree is under investigation for having an inappropriate incident with a past student, Richmond County School System Director of Communications Kaden Jacobs confirmed Friday.
On July 2, Richmond County Board of Education police began an investigation after Roundtree reported the incident. The investigation was given to the district attorney, and Roundtree submitted his resignation Wednesday. He is the brother of Richmond County Sheriff Richard Roundtree.
District Attorney Natalie Paine would not comment on the investigation. Georgia Bureau of Investigation Special Agent Pat Morgan said the agency is not involved in the case.
Raleigh Roundtree coached the Eagles for five seasons, leading the team to a 13-38 record since 2013. A former Josey football player, Roundtree played at South Carolina State before spending seven seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and Arizona Cardinals.
According to the Georgia High School Association, football conditioning practice can begin as early as July 25 and practice in pads begins Aug. 1. The team's first game, against Cross Creek, takes place Aug. 17.
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