Marisa Kwiatkowski

IndyStar

A former Park Tudor basketball coach could face up to life in prison if convicted of having an inappropriate relationship with one of his students, federal court records show.

The U.S. attorney's office formally filed a federal charge this week against Kyle Cox, who also was a teacher at the Indianapolis-based private school. Cox is accused of coercion and enticement of a 15-year-old girl, according to federal court records.

He is accused of persuading the teen to send him explicit messages. Cox planned to have sex with her in his Fishers home while his family was out of town, according to the criminal complaint.

When Park Tudor officials learned of the explicit messages in December, they allowed Cox to resign after he signed a confidentiality agreement.

He was arrested in January.

U.S. District Judge William Lawrence ordered Cox to stay at a Volunteers of America Indiana facility, where he would be monitored 24 hours a day. Cox also was prohibited from using the Internet and from directly contacting anyone from Park Tudor, according to the judge's order.

Earlier this month, Cox asked the judge to modify the terms of his pretrial release. The judge has not ruled on Cox's request, and the case has been reassigned to a new judge, according to court records.

If convicted, Cox faces 10 years to life in prison and up to a $250,000 fine.

Cox was a basketball standout at Blue River High School in Henry County, and he played golf and basketball at Ball State University.

Call IndyStar reporter Marisa Kwiatkowski at (317) 444-6135. Follow her on Twitter: @IndyMarisaK.

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