Police arrested a Long Island volleyball coach who is accused of raping a teen girl on the team he was in charge of, having sex with the underage girl twice earlier in 2024. Now he’s out of a job, and there are fears there could be more victims. NBC New York’s Pei-Sze Cheng reports.
A Long Island volleyball coach accused of sexually assaulting one of his teenage players was found dead on Friday.
MTA police said Jason Maser, 22, was found after "intentionally" stepping in front of a Long Island Rail Road train around 10:30 p.m. in Syosset. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene.
Police do not suspect foul play.
Maser died hours after appearing in court where he faced charges of rape, criminal sexual act and endangering the welfare of a minor.
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Prosecutors said Maser coached the 15-year-old girl at Sacred Heart Academy and B & B Volleyball Club.
Maser's attorney on Friday said they were "not in a position to comment."
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