A former Valley High School football coach and a woman prosecutors identified as his girlfriend are headed to Nevada state prison after a case built around graphic videos of a student being sexually abused on school grounds. A Clark County judge on Monday handed both of them terms of eight to 25 years, along with lifetime sex offender registration and supervision once they get out, a sentence that has renewed fierce debate over how schools handle abuse allegations inside their own hallways.
Antwone Washington, 46, and 27-year-old Jada Cole pleaded guilty to attempted use of a minor in producing child sexual abuse material and to lewdness with a child under 16. A judge then imposed the agreed-upon eight- to 25-year sentences, according to 8 News Now. Prosecutors said the deal wraps up several indictments that had originally charged the pair with producing child pornography, kidnapping and statutory sexual seduction. Both remain in custody as they await transfer to the Nevada Department of Corrections.
What Prosecutors Brought Into Court
Court filings and local coverage indicate prosecutors played for the court a series of videos they say show repeated sexual encounters between Washington and the teen victim, including at least one clip where the girl appears bound and unresponsive, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Washington admitted to detectives that he had sexual contact with the student, according to the paper, but claimed he believed she was 16. The Review-Journal also reported that Washington had worked at Valley High as both a football coach and a campus security officer before separating from the district early in 2025.
Graphic Evidence And Talk Of Additional Victims
Prosecutors told the court they seized videos showing Washington engaging in intercourse and oral sex with the juvenile, and said investigators also uncovered other sexually explicit material, including a photograph that appeared to show a toddler, according to 8 News Now. Clark County Chief Deputy District Attorney William Rowles had previously described the material in stark language in open court, and prosecutors say detectives later identified two toddlers who had been in the defendants’ care as additional alleged victims.
What The Plea Deal Actually Does
Under the plea agreement, Washington and Cole must register as sex offenders and will live under lifetime supervision after release, with several of the initial indictments dismissed in exchange for their guilty pleas, according to court records and prior coverage. Nevada law sets the age of consent at 16 and includes specific provisions on sexual contact involving school employees and on sex offender registration; details are laid out in the Nevada Revised Statutes. Cole received credit for about 321 days of time already served in jail and Washington for roughly 471 days, according to KTNV.
How The Case Broke And The School’s Response
The investigation began with accusations involving a single student, then quickly grew after detectives said digital forensics on phones and other devices turned up more explicit material. A grand jury returned multiple indictments in March 2025, according to local reports. The Clark County School District has said the employee “separated from the District” in January 2025 and that it has cooperated with law enforcement, as previously reported in Valley High coach arrested. District and campus leaders did not immediately offer new comment Monday after sentencing.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, Clark County’s Victim Witness Assistance unit can help with support services and case information (Clark County Victim Witness). The National Sexual Assault Hotline, run by RAINN, offers confidential 24/7 assistance at 1-800-656-4673 (RAINN). The county office also lists a local phone line and the Regional Justice Center address for those who prefer in-person help.
