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Last modified: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 2:09 PM EST
Ex-Patriot accused of having sex with teen released after posting bail
Staff and wire reports
WRENTHAM - A former New England Patriot accused of having sex with a 15-year-old Walpole High School student was released from jail today after posting $7,500 bail
Daniel Villa also was fitted for an electronic monitoring bracelet after today's hearing, in Wrentham District Court.
A former Walpole High School football coach and athletic director, Villa, 44, pleaded innocent Dec. 30 to three counts of statutory rape and three counts of enticing a minor.
His bail was reduced last week to $7,500 from the $100,000 set during his Dec. 30 arraignment.
The conditions of his release include wearing an electronic monitor, and to have no contact with the alleged victim or her family.
Villa also must have no contact with any child under 16 except his own children, and to stay away from the Walpole public schools.
Villa is accused of having sex with one of his former players.
He was Walpole High School's athletic director and football coach before resigning Dec. 23, when the allegations surfaced.
His wife, Joanne E. Villa, filed for divorce last week. |