Former Detroit Lion wide receiver and Fraser High School track coach Tommie Boyd in court. (Credit: WJBK | myFOX Detroit)

Tommie Boyd Accused of Forcing Teen, 16, to Have Sex

Updated: Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 7:18 PM EST
Published : Wednesday, 27 Jan 2010, 7:18 PM EST

BILL GALLAGHER
WJBK | myFOX Detroit

FRASER, Mich. (myFOXDetroit.com) - Former Detroit Lion Wide Receiver Tommie Boyd faces more sexual assault charges. The 38-year-old Shelby Township resident is already accused of having sex with a 14-year-old Fraser High School student at a Roseville motel. Boyd was the school track coach.

The new case involves a Chesterfield Township girl Boyd met when she was 14. However, police say the sexual assault happened in 2006 when she was 16.

"The victim's family hired Mr. Boyd to be the victim's strength and conditioning coach," said Fraser Police Det. Keith Zielinski in court.

Boyd is accused of bringing the girl to Fraser High School where the sexual assault allegedly occurred.

Police say Boyd took the girl to a football training room.

"Once she was in there, he locked the door, shut the light off and basically told (her) that he wanted to have sex from her. She said no, but he physically turned her around, removed her clothes and proceeded to have sex with her," Zielinski said.

Police say Boyd released the girl only when someone tried to get into the room. Boyd was a contract employee at Fraser High School fired after his arrest.

"I think he takes advantages of young girls, builds up their self esteem and then takes advantage of it, and it's just a terrible thing because these young kids trust him and he knows what he's doing. He's taking advantage of them," said Fraser Police Lt. Dan Kolke.

Police are looking at other possible cases involving Tommie Boyd.

"There are two other girls that we're talking to right now," Kolke said.

Boyd's being held on a $300,000 cash bond.

"He's not guilty of these charges, plain and simple, and we're to try it in the courtroom," said Attorney Tood Flood. "He's looking forward to the opportunity to clear his name."

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