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Article by Olivia Lupia, Tennessee Conservative News –
A former Knoxville youth coach facing multiple counts of aggravated sexual battery had his bond temporarily revoked at a bond hearing last week after he reportedly violated the terms of his release regarding his mandatory GPS monitoring.
Douglas Peek, 48, was arrested earlier this year after a referral from the Department of Children’s Services on allegations he inappropriately touched children on youth sports teams he was coaching between August 2023 and December 2024.Â
Following a months-long investigation by the Knoxville Police Department’s Special Crimes Unit, Peek was indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual battery and three counts on invasion of privacy involving a victim under 13.
He is also involved in an open case in which he and his wife sued three Knoxville residents for defamation, claiming the individuals spread false information regarding Peek’s conduct with children.
Besides posting bond, part of his release from jail back in March included paying for GPS monitoring, which he apparently violated after making a trip back to his West Knoxville home, which is near one of his alleged victims.
The terms of his bond condition stipulate Peek remain at least 1,000 feet from his victims, but he reportedly returned home one morning after his wife experienced a medical emergency, causing the violation.
As a result, Peek’s bond was revoked for two weeks by Knox County Criminal Court Judge Hector Sanchez as a sanction for the violation, and he has been jailed once again. He has a follow-up court hearing today.
Under state law, aggravated sexual battery is a Class B felony while the privacy invasion is a Class E felony. The Class B carries a potential sentence of up to 30 years and the Class E between one and six years. Peek’s trial is scheduled to begin June 1, 2027.
Sources:
TennesseeConservativeNews.com.
WATE.
MSN.
WATE.
About the Author: Olivia Lupia is a political refugee from Colorado who now calls Tennessee home. A proud follower of Christ, she views all political happenings through a Biblical lens and aims to utilize her knowledge and experience to educate and equip others. Olivia is an outspoken conservative who has run for local office, managed campaigns, and been highly involved with state & local GOPs, state legislatures, and other grassroots organizations and movements. Olivia can be reached at olivia@tennesseeconservativenews.com.
