Genital video meant for sex worker, not students, court told

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A former teacher and cheerleading coach in California who allegedly sent videos of his genitals to underage girls claims the text was an accident and was intended for a sex worker.

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Nicholas Moseby, 43, who was arrested in September 2022, is standing trial accused of sending a nude video to two girls, aged 14 and 15. Moseby's public defender, Manisha Daryani, told a Contra Costa County courtroom, “He hangs out with a lot of sex workers.” East Bay Times reported.

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“We all have phones, and we all accidentally messaged the wrong person,” the lawyer added. “It happens.”

However, since Moseby's arrest in 2022, more alleged victims have come forward against the former teacher.

Moseby was initially charged with three felonies: two counts of committing indecent acts on a child and another count of distributing or showing pornography to a minor. Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office.

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According to the publication, the former educator was also accused of groping, groping and making lewd comments towards other alleged victims who came forward with the first allegations. He now faces an additional charge of sexual battery.

Moseby was a biology teacher at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, California, and later worked as a physical education teacher at Diablo Vista High School in the same city. He also worked as a cheer instructor for Nor Cal Elites in nearby San Ramon.

Moseby remained in custody until he posted $200,000 bail in December 2022.

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NUMEROUS DELAYS

The trial was originally scheduled for November 2023, but was delayed eight times for a variety of reasons, including requests for more time for his lawyers and prosecutors from the District Attorney's Office. Danville San Ramon reported.

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The ex-teacher pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Alleged victims filed a civil lawsuit against Moseby last November that names the school district, several former administrators and Nor Cal Elite. In that case, he filed a cross-complaint, again denying the allegations and alleging that the plaintiffs and their classmates made a coordinated effort to harass and harass him because of personal prejudices against him.

Arguments in Moseby's criminal case began Tuesday.

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