A Huntersville high school coach is being held without bond after court documents accused him of taking indecent liberties with students at a local Catholic campus. Jonathan Jaheim Henderson is alleged in a warrant to have engaged in the conduct in May 2025 and to have involved more than one student. He was expected in Cabarrus County court on Monday.
Allegations and arrest details
According to WSOC, court filings say the alleged incidents involved two different students at Christ the King Catholic High School, where Henderson served as a coach. The warrant states the conduct took place in May 2025. The station reports he was booked into custody on March 20 and is being held without bond, with a Cabarrus County court appearance scheduled for Monday.
School background
Christ the King is a co‑educational Catholic college‑preparatory high school in Huntersville, with its campus listed at 2011 Crusader Way. The school’s public materials describe a busy athletics program that includes the teams a coach in Henderson’s position would typically oversee, according to the school’s website.
What the law says
Under state law, indecent liberties involving students are treated as a serious criminal offense. As outlined by the North Carolina General Assembly, school personnel accused of taking indecent liberties with students face elevated penalties, and consent by a student is not considered a legal defense.
Local pattern
Henderson’s arrest comes amid a series of cases in the Charlotte area involving school employees accused of sexual misconduct. For example, a Hunter Huss teacher faced similar accusations last December, a case that stirred local debate over how schools supervise staff and handle reports of possible abuse.
Next steps
Henderson’s March 20 booking date and his scheduled appearance in Cabarrus County Court on Monday were both noted by WSOC. The station reported that it had requested comment from Christ the King Catholic High School but had not received a response as of Monday.
