Former NFL Player Shareece Wright Accuses High School Trainer of Sexual Assault

Former NFL player Shareece Wright has come forward as one of 12 former high school football players accusing their trainer of sexual assault. Wright alleges that he was groomed into having an inappropriate relationship when he was a minor.

Key Takeaway

Former NFL player Shareece Wright has accused his high school trainer, Tiffany Strauss-Gordon, of sexual assault, alleging that he was groomed into an inappropriate relationship when he was a minor. Wright’s allegations have led to legal actions against the trainer and the school district.

Allegations Against Trainer Tiffany Strauss-Gordon

In an interview with ESPN, Shareece Wright stated that Colton High School trainer Tiffany Strauss-Gordon, the daughter of then-head coach Harold Strauss, performed numerous sexual acts on him at the team facility when he was a member of the football team. Wright revealed that he first met Strauss-Gordon in 2002 when he was 15 and she was 21. As time went on, she became increasingly flirty, and over the next three years, Wright claimed that Strauss-Gordon would touch him inappropriately and perform oral sex on him while receiving treatment. He also alleged that they eventually had sex during team dinners at his coach’s home. Wright further claimed that the interactions were no secret among the team, with his teammates referring to receiving oral sex from Strauss-Gordon as the “Tiffany treatment.”

Response and Legal Actions

The school was made aware of the allegations back in 2011, which led to a temporary leave and internal investigation for Strauss-Gordon. However, she was allowed to return to her job after meeting with officials. Strauss-Gordon has denied the allegations but was placed on administrative leave after the players filed lawsuits against her and the school district in 2022. Despite the allegations, she has not faced charges from the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office due to insufficient evidence.