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Police: Pa. Soccer Coach Kissed Girl, 12

Police say a former Pittsburgh-area teacher and soccer coach hugged and kissed a 12-year-old student in his classroom and sent her text messages saying he loved her and badly wanted her to be close to him.

Cole McLaughlin was arraigned Wednesday on a misdemeanor corruption of minors charge. He is jailed in lieu of $50,000 bail. Online court records didn't list a lawyer to comment on the case.

Police say the 23-year-old former South Allegheny Middle School social studies teacher messaged the girl through Snapchat and Trivia Crack, telling her to do whatever feels right.

South Allegheny says it alerted authorities after learning Monday of the alleged conduct. They say the first-year teacher is no longer working for the district.

Administrators say McLaughlin's background check didn't show signs of trouble.

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