WHITMAN, Mass. — A former circus coach from has been convicted on multiple charges after a jury found him guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage students,
Steven A. Santos, 48, who operated the circus training program “Simply Circus,” was found guilty following a multi-day trial in court.
Charges and Verdict
Jurors returned guilty verdicts on:
Five counts of indecent assault and battery on a person age 14 or older
One count of assault and battery
Santos was acquitted on one additional charge.
Investigation Details
Prosecutors said the assaults took place in 2020 and involved two teenage victims, ages 15 and 16, who were enrolled in Santos’ circus training program.
Authorities say the abuse occurred over a period of time, including incidents at the defendant’s home in Whitman.
The case began when one victim came forward in October 2020. During the investigation, a second teen reported similar allegations, leading to multiple charges.
⚖️ Court Proceedings
After deliberating for approximately two hours, the jury returned guilty verdicts, concluding the case that centered heavily on victim testimony and investigative findings.
⏳ What Happens Next
Santos is currently being held on home confinement with GPS monitoring pending sentencing.
He is expected to return to court later this month for a sentencing hearing.
