Former Gymnastics Coach Faces New Felony Charges in Sexual Abuse Case

In a court session, the former gymnastics coach Oscar Olea faced new felony charges after a dramatic audio recording was played. The recording featured a former student accusing him of sexual abuse at the American Gymsters gym in Key Biscayne. Olea, who was in his mid-20s at the time, is alleged to have forced himself on the victim, who was 16, after a private lesson.

Intense Testimony

The court session was intense, with the judge expressing irritation with the prosecutors. The state added four new felony charges against Olea, bringing the total to six. The charges involve two former students, one of whom was the woman in the audio recording, and another who claims she was 13 when the abuse started.

Victim's Testimony

The older of the two students described how Olea began by engaging in inappropriate behavior during car trips to private gymnastics lessons. She stated that he would put his hand near her genitals, despite her protests. The victim recounted how Olea became increasingly aggressive, eventually pushing gym equipment against the windows to obscure the view before assaulting her.

She emotionally detailed how Olea asked her if she was a virgin and proceeded to use a condom during the assault, leaving her startled. The victim became visibly emotional during the recording, requiring pauses to collect herself.

New Charges and Court Proceedings

Olea, who remained composed throughout the playback of the recording, initially faced two criminal counts. By the end of the day, the state had added four more felony charges, all related to the sexual abuse of a child. The court proceedings to determine whether Olea will remain in custody until trial will continue on [include date] in front of Circuit Judge Alberto Milian.

Judge's Displeasure

Throughout the hearing, Judge Milian expressed dissatisfaction with the prosecution's preparation. He was particularly disturbed when the state failed to redact the names of the alleged victims from a video played in court. Furthermore, the judge expressed unhappiness upon learning that audio recordings provided by the state had been altered, deeming it unacceptable.

Background and Arrest

More than a decade ago, families of the victims had approached Key Biscayne police with reports of Olea's misconduct, but no charges were pressed at the time. However, after the Miami Herald's investigation and interviews with the now-adult victims, the police arrested Olea last week. The Key Biscayne police are seeking information from any other potential victims.