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Hockey coach accused of sexual assault on boat
By WJBK at FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News
· July 3, 2026
· 1 min read
Coach Benjamin Warda has some serious explaining to do, as FOX 2 was told there's video evidence against him that led to criminal sexual charges.
The 38-year-old is the boys varsity hockey coach at Grosse Pointe South High School. He was charged Thursday in St. Clair Shores with criminal sexual...
Key takeaway The 38-year-old is the boys varsity hockey coach at Grosse Pointe South High School.
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Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 2 Detroit (WJBK) - News ·
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What is this story about? Coach Benjamin Warda has some serious explaining to do, as FOX 2 was told there's video evidence against him that led to criminal sexual charges.
The 38-year-old is the boys varsity hockey coach at Grosse Pointe South High School. He was charged Thursday in St. Clair Shores with criminal sexual...
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