
‘Huge for these victims’: Former Ringling football coach sued in federal court
Former Ringling High School football coach Phil Koons is facing a federal lawsuit alleging misconduct, including exposing himself to the Tuttle High School football team in 2016. Attorney Tod Mercer represents the plaintiffs, who accuse Koons of creating a hostile environment through such actions. Koons also faces criminal charges and has had his teaching certificate suspended amid ongoing investigations.